Tag Archives: Sam Adams
April 19th Memories from Lexington
Leading up to the anniversary of April 19, 1775, we will be sharing some short remembrances from a few people who are from Lexington and Concord. This installment is by Rich Gillespie, a native of Lexington, Massachusetts. If you live in … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, British Leadership, Civilian, Memory, Minute Men, Revolutionary War
Tagged April 19, Battle of Concord, Battle of Lexington, Boy Scout, Boy Scouts, British, Colonial Williamsburg, Girl Scouts, John Hancock, Lexington, Lexington and Concord, Lexington Green, Minutemen, North Bridge, Sam Adams, Thomas Jefferson
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Inspired By the Americans
On December 16, 1773, in Boston, Massachusetts harbor, American colonists belonging to the Sons of Liberty stole aboard trade vessels anchored in the water. In protest to recently passed British legislation, the Native American dressed Sons of Liberty dumped 342 … Continue reading
“Remember the Ladies”
March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the many contributions women have contributed in our country. At George Washington Birthplace National Monument, our social media policy for the month has been to highlight important women to … Continue reading
Lexington Part II – “Our troops advanced towards them, without any intention of injuring them.” Who Fired First at Lexington?
The above words were written by Lt. Col. Francis Smith in his official report to General Thomas Gage. Smith, in command of the British expedition to Concord recently returned from what would be the opening salvo of rebellion. Smith … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Revolutionary War
Tagged Boston, Concord, Franci Smith, John Hancock, John Parker, John Pitcairn, Lexington, Paul Revere, Sam Adams
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Emerging Revolutionary War Era 