Tag Archives: Virginia

Using the King’s Highway to Trap a King’s Army

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

A few weeks ago, heading to the airport after the first Emerging Revolutionary War symposium, fellow ERW historian Rob Orrison made a pit stop in a residential neighborhood in Prince William County, Virginia. To the average traveler to the Ronald … Continue reading →

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Symposium Recap

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

One week has passed since the first annual Emerging Revolutionary War symposium. Held in conjunction with Historic Alexandria, Virginia at the Lyceum, the theme was “Before they were Americans.” With a day of lectures, keynoted by Dr. Peter Henriques, professor … Continue reading →

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“Judiciously Designed and Vigorously Executed”: The March to the Dan River

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Daniel T. Davis.  Last month, I heard Emerging Revolutionary War co-founder Phill Greenwalt remark “when you think about retreats, victory is a word that doesn’t come to mind.” The period of January 18 … Continue reading →

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Southside Revolutionary Virginia 1775 Tour – October 12, 2019

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

From our friends at the American Revolution Round Table of Richmond  Tour Leader –  Dr. Patrick H. (Pat) Hannum, Professor, Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University, Lt Col USMC (Ret) This tour will visit three critically important Revolutionary War sites, … Continue reading →

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George Washington, Daniel Morgan, and Winchester, Virginia on Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

I’ve been intermittently visiting Winchester, VA for years, usually with an eye toward understanding its place in the Civil War.  Tradition has it that no town changed hands more frequently. But, the town also has a prominent, if sometimes overlooked, … Continue reading →

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ERW Weekender: In the Footsteps of James Madison

Posted on April 26, 2019 by

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Kate Bitely  In the Foot Steps of James Madison. Spring is finally here in Virginia and if you are looking for a place to explore that offers a great outdoor experience, get in the … Continue reading →

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“You are a fine fellow”: The April 24, 1777 Attack on Boonesborough

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes historian Daniel T. Davis.  1777. The conflict ignited at Lexington and Concord finally reached beyond the Allegheny Mountains as the British stepped up their raids on American settlements in Kentucky. With so many troops dedicated to … Continue reading →

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