Tag Archives: Henry Knox

George Washington’s Greatest Speech?

Posted on October 15, 2018 by

On the morning of March 15, 1783, George Washington strode into the “New Building” or “Temple” as the structure was referred as, to address the assembled officers of the Continental Army. He asked General Horatio Gates if he could have … Continue reading →

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AfterWARd, the new exhibit at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. A visit with Curator Kate Gruber

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

If you have not made a trip to the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (the former Yorktown Victory Center) then you are missing out. Not only does the museum great exhibits on the causes of the war and the … Continue reading →

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A Quick Trip to Fort Ticonderoga

Posted on August 16, 2016 by

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 →

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Dorchester Heights

Posted on May 23, 2016 by

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 →

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