Tag Archives: Vanessa Smiley

“Rev War Revelry” Ladies Night & Loyalist Women

Posted on July 23, 2021 by erwguest

Earlier this year, three great historians, in their words, “took over” the “Rev War Revelry” in a discussion that they dubbed “Ladies Night.” That particular Sunday night historian happy hour was well received, so Emerging Revolutionary War historians Kate Gruber … Continue reading →

2021 Symposium Highlight: Vanessa Smiley

Posted on March 4, 2021 by erwpost

Symposium Highlight & “Rev War Revelry” March 7th Continue reading →

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“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” Heads to South Carolina (Virtually)

Posted on April 30, 2020 by erwpost

Join Emerging Revolutionary War this Sunday, at 7p.m. EST on our Facebook page as we head, virtually, down to South Carolina to discuss the importance of that colony/state in the American Revolution. Most are familiar with the larger engagements, such … Continue reading →

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Beer Drinking in the 18th Century

Posted on March 28, 2020 by erwguest

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Vanessa Smiley “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” – Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack During the 18th century, Colonial society held three common beliefs about … Continue reading →

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ERW Weekender: Ninety Six, The Site That Has It All

Posted on March 13, 2020 by erwguest

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes historian Vanessa Smiley to the blog. The thing about Ninety Six National Historic Site is that it’s unassuming exterior hides a wealth of history. It’s also nowhere near a major highway, meaning you have to want … Continue reading →

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