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Tag Archives: Colonial America
Beer Drinking in the 18th Century
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Vanessa Smiley “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” – Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack During the 18th century, Colonial society held three common beliefs about … Continue reading
Thomas Blackburn: Forgotten Patriot
Emerging Revolutionary War is honored to share the post below by guest historian Kerry Mitchell Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Richard Henry Lee, George Mason, Patrick Henry…when thinking about the period before and during the American Revolution these names come up … Continue reading
Posted in Common Soldier, Continental Leadership, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, Monuments, Personalities, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater
Tagged 2nd Virginia State Regiment, Colonial America, Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington, Germantown, Gloucester County, King George III, Prince William County, Raleigh Tavern, Rippon Lodge, Thomas Blackburn, Thomas Jefferson, Virginia, Virginia militia, Williamsburg
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The Boston Massacre
The night was chilly, snow laid on the streets and walks of Boston, and the cold air kept people bundled up around the port town of Massachusetts colony. Yet, the cold air could not dampen was the seething resentment a … Continue reading
Fashion in the Historic Triangle
When one heads to the Historic Triangle of Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown, Virginia becoming immersed in early American History is almost a given. At the same time, when one is looking for fashion in the area, the Premium Outlets in Williamsburg would usually … Continue reading
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