Tag Archives: Daughters of the American Revolution
Stolen Honor in Georgia
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Gabriel Neville. Thirty years ago, Dutch Henderson was “stomping through the woods” near Lake Sinclair in central Georgia when he stumbled upon an old gravestone. Some might have thought it an odd spot … Continue reading
Find Your Patriot, Part 2
For Part One, click here. So, you have a relative that fought in the American Revolution and you want to know more… now what? Joining an organization, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), is a lengthy and … Continue reading
Finding Your Patriot
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Kate Bitely Part 1 How much do you know about your great-great-great-great-great grandparents? Did your family pass on detailed stories of their past? Perhaps you took a DNA test like ‘23andMe,’ or maybe … Continue reading
The Shot Heard in Youngstown?
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes historian Dan Welch As we commemorate the 244th anniversary of the engagements at Lexington and Concord, it is an opportunity to reflect upon this moment’s importance in American history. The results of what happened in April … Continue reading
Standing on a Street Corner…
Now I know what you are thinking…the famous song by The Eagles. But, no. Continuing a theme from the last post, military history in Orlando, I did find myself standing on a street corner, South Summerlin Avenue and Gaitlin Avenue. … Continue reading
DAR Exhibit Showcases Rev War Material Culture
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are showcasing a collection of unique historical objects tied to the Revolutionary War. The exhibit, “Remembering the American Revolution: 1776-1890,” opened at the DAR Museum on October 9 and will run through September … Continue reading