Tag Archives: Crispus Attucks

Defending the New Nation: The Fredericksburg Gun Manufacturing Plant

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

Part Two by historian Malanna Henderson  The financial direction of the gunnery was put into the hands of Fielding Lewis. Born into a wealthy family at Warner Hall in Gloucester County, Virginia in 1725, Fielding was the third son of … Continue reading →

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The Boston Massacre

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

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 →

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“They Fought Because They Would Not Be Slaves”

Posted on July 22, 2015 by

Revolutionary War Wednesday and Emerging Revolutionary War is pleased to welcome guest historian Mark Maloy this week.  African-Americans fought for the Americans during the Revolutionary War, right?  Many of us remember learning about Crispus Attucks dying during the Boston Massacre … Continue reading →

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