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“Rev War Revelry” A Visit to Fort Plain & the Mohawk Valley
On Sunday, January 23, Emerging Revolutionary War will journey, virtually, into the heart of the Mohawk Valley of New York in a discussion with Brian Mack of the Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park. Established in 1961 the museum and … Continue reading
“Rev War Revelry” Battle of Cowpens
On January 17, 1781, General Daniel Morgan and his mixed force of Continental soldiers and militia defeated the British under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. This victory for the patriots in northwestern South Carolina had major implications on … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, British Leadership, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Militia (Loyalist) Leadership, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, Southern Theater
Tagged 1781, American Battlefield Trust, American Revolution, Banastre Tarleton, Battle of Cowpens, Dan Davis, Daniel Morgan, Emerging Revolutionary War, Kris White, Rev War Revelry, Rev War Roundtable with ERW, southern campaign
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Valley Forge Documentary
244 years ago this week is when the Continental army, under the command of George Washington, marched into what would become their winter encampment as the year turned from 1777-1778. Recently, Phillip S. Greenwalt, one of the Emerging Revolutionary War … Continue reading
Posted in 2022 Bus Tour, British Leadership, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Northern Theater, Revolutionary War
Tagged 1777, 1778, American Revolution, Emerging Revolutionary War, Emerging Revolutionary War Series, Fox News Nation, George Washington, Phillip S. Greenwalt, Savas Beatie LLC, Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Washington’s First Valley Forge Abode Location
As the Continental Army marched into Valley Forge on December 19, 1777, staff officers under the commanding general had scoured the local area for a residence suitable for George Washington that winter. While discussions and negotiations were taking place, since … Continue reading
Posted in 2022 Bus Tour, Battlefields & Historic Places, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Monuments, National Park Service, Personalities, Photography
Tagged 1778, 2022 Bus Tour, American Revolution, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, Phillip S. Greenwalt, Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Historical Park
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The March from White Marsh
From November 2, 1777 until early-December, General George Washington and the Continental Army occupied a defensive position at White Marsh, approximately 13 miles northwest of Philadelphia. In early December, a series of small skirmishes erupted along the American lines in … Continue reading
Posted in 2022 Bus Tour, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, British Leadership, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Revolutionary War
Tagged 1777, 2022 Bus Tour, British, Continental Army, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, March to Valley Forge, Phillip S. Greenwalt, Valley Forge, William Howe
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British Military Leadership and Provincial Loyalty
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian George Kotlik Introduction By 1775, King George III ruled over nineteen provinces in British North America.[1] Six remained loyal to the Crown during the Revolutionary War. Historians have so far explored, in great … Continue reading
Americana Corner
Our monthly recap of what our good friend and fellow historian Tom Hand has written on his blog, AmericanaCorner. The Legacy of Paul RevereNovember 2, 2021 Paul Revere began his famous ride from Boston to Concord, around 11:00pm on April 18, … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789
Emerging Revolutionary War wishes everyone a “Happy Thanksgiving!” On October 3, 1789, George Washington, as president of the United States of America, issued a “thanksgiving proclamation” designating November 26 as a day of “public thanksgiving.” The statement found its way … Continue reading
“Rev War Revelry” Spends an Evening on Lake George Battlefield
With the turkey eaten, Black Friday shopping completed, and a slate of American football watched, and prior to cyber Monday beginning, Emerging Revolutionary War invites you to tune in for a historian happy hour. This week “Rev War Revelry” returns … Continue reading
Americana Corner
Our monthly recap of what our good friend and fellow historian Tom Hand has written on his blog, AmericanaCorner. The Midnight Ride of Paul RevereOctober 26th The story of Paul Revere and his Midnight Ride is one of the many … Continue reading
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