Tag Archives: Virginia
Peter Carried a Cannon, The Real Story
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Karl G. Elsea History can be fun; for example, when a war trophy in Sweden and the popular television series “Antiques Roadshow” can be combined to explain an American Revolutionary War legend. There … Continue reading
“No body ever heard of a quarter Master, in History”
In the spring of 1778, General George Washington chose Major General Nathanael Greene to be the quartermaster general of the Continental army, replacing General Thomas Mifflin who had resigned the previous November. Greene was hesitant and wrote the quote that … Continue reading
“Rev War Revelry” Light Horse Harry Lee Discussion
On January 29, 1756, Henry Lee III is born at Leesylvania Plantation in Prince William County, Virginia. Part of the prestigious Lee family of Virginia, his father was a cousin of Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot Lee, two brothers who … Continue reading
Posted in Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Revolutionary War, Uncategorized
Tagged American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Emerging Revolutionary War, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Leesylvania, Light Horse Harry Lee, Michael Cecere, Prince William County, Rev War Revelry, Rev War Roundtable with ERW, Richard Henry Lee, Virginia, Wedded to my Sword
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The Supreme Court at Risk
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Dan Welch. It’s December 9, 1775. Not only was the future of the fledgling Patriot’s cause at stake, but the future of our yet-to-be created Supreme Court was as well. Over the previous … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Civilian, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, Minute Men, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater
Tagged 1775, American Revolution, Emerging Revolutionary War, Great Bridge Battle, Great Bridge Battlefield, Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation, John Marshall, Supreme Court, Virginia
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“Rev War Revelry” Discusses Daniel Morgan
In the pantheon of American military leaders, Daniel Morgan’s place is definitely warranted. Innovative rifleman, heroic actions, backwoodsman, skillful tactician, and charismatic leader. He performed admirably at the Battle of Quebec in the winter of 1775, led the American forces … Continue reading
Posted in Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, Revolutionary War
Tagged American Revolutionary War, Clarke County, Daniel Morgan, Emerging Revolutionary War, Nathan Stalvey, Rev War Revelry, Rev War Roundtable with ERW, Robert Orrison, Travis Shaw, Virginia
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“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” Talks Treason & Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold, the mere mention of the name seems permanently intertwined with the word “treason.” His name has even made it into popular vernacular, being called a “Benedict Arnold” as an insult. Yet, there is more to the man than … Continue reading
Posted in British Leadership, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Revolutionary War
Tagged 1776, 1781, American Revolution, Battle of Saratoga, Benedict Arnold, Can, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, Rev War Revelry, Rev War Roundtable with ERW, Richmond, Virginia
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“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” An Evening with General Muhlenberg
This Sunday, at 7 p.m. EST, Emerging Revolutionary War invites you to a “Rev War Revelry” dedicated to General Peter Muhlenberg. This Continental Army officer is the subject of a new biography, by historian Michael Cecere, who, along with Gabe … Continue reading
Review: James Monroe: A Life by Tim McGrath (New York: Dutton, 2020)
Tim McGrath has written two award-winning winning books about the early history of the United States Navy: Give Me a Fast Ship and John Barry. For his third book, he switched gears to tackle an oft-overlooked soldier, lawyer, politician, and … Continue reading
Return to Command
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Dan Davis Like my last post at Emerging Revolutionary War on the “Race to the Dan”, the origins of this post lie in a conversation with blog co-founder, Phill Greenwalt. The topic of … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, Personalities, Revolutionary War
Tagged 1779, 1780, 1781, Anthony Wayne, Battle of Camden, Dan Davis, Daniel Morgan, George Washington, Horatio Gates, Lord Cornwallis, Nathanael Greene, southern campaign, Virginia
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