Tag Archives: Fort Ticonderoga
Americana Corner
Our monthly recap of what our good friend and fellow historian Tom Hand has written on his blog, AmericanaCorner. Also, check out Emerging Revolutionary War’s YouTube page for a “Rev War Revelry” with Tom Hand done earlier this month. September … Continue reading
“This Sudden Expedition”: The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga – 246 Years Later
On this date in 1775, an early victory was secured for the American cause along the western shore of Lake Champlain in New York. Led by Colonel Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen, over eighty men surprised and overwhelmed Fort Ticonderoga’s … 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
62nd Foot at Freeman’s Farm
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Kevin Pawlak. A short bio follows the post below. On May 25, 1775, the 62nd Regiment of Foot stood for review. The line of men, clad in their redcoats with buff facings, did not … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, British Leadership, Common Soldier, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Northern Theater, Revolutionary War
Tagged 1777, 62nd Regiment of Foot, 62ndregiment.org, American Revolutionary War, Battle of Saratoga, British Army, British soldier, Daniel Morgan, Emerging Revolutionary War, Fort Ticonderoga, General John Burgoyne, Kevin Pawlak, Lt. Col. John Anstruther
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Upcoming Lectures, Talks, and/or Events
With autumn just around the corner, cooler weather on the horizon, and the holidays quickly approaching. Some stores in the local area have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas decorations all for sale currently, Emerging Revolutionary War wanted to bring your attention to … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns, French and Indian War, Memory, National Park Service, Northern Theater, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater
Tagged American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Campaign 1776, Fort Ticonderoga, Lexington and Concord, Minute Man National Historical Park, southern campaigns of the american revolution
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A Quick Trip to Fort Ticonderoga
Emerging Revolutionary War is honored to welcome guest historian David A. Powell to the blog. A biography of David is at the bottom of this post. The Hudson Valley in upstate New York is one of my favorite historical places … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, French and Indian War, Memory, Uncategorized
Tagged 1776, British, Emerging Revolutionary War, Fort Ticonderoga, French, French and Indian War, George Howe, Henry Knox, Hudson River, James Abercrombie, Marquis de Montcalm, St. Lawrence, Westminster Abbey
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Dorchester Heights
On a recent trip to Boston, I was shown by fellow Emerging Revolutionary War historian Rob Orrison, Dorchester Heights. One of my favorite quotes of the entire American Revolutionary War was in reference to the Continental Army’s move to fortify … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, British Leadership, Continental Leadership, Monuments, National Park Service, Revolutionary War, Uncategorized
Tagged 1776, Boston, Boston National Historical Park, Dorchester Heights, Fort Ticonderoga, George Washington, Henry Knox, William Howe
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