Tag Archives: William Phillips

“they have totally destroyed it…” The Chickahominy Shipyard

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Drew Gruber

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest author Drew Gruber. Since Arnold’s raid in January the situation for Virginians in the Spring of 1781 was deplorable and growing worse. Keeping soldiers shod and fed (besides properly armed and equipped) proved difficult. … Continue reading →

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“Rev War Revelry” Tackles Virginia 1781

Posted on October 30, 2020 by erwpost

Mention the following words to any casual student or enthusiast of the American Revolutionary War and we can almost guarantee what the first word(s) or topic out of their mouths will be. Virginia. 1781. American Revolution. If you are thinking, … Continue reading →

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The Post Script

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Kate Gruber

At 3:00 in the afternoon on April 21, 1781 Virginia militia Colonel James Innes sat down to write a letter near Hickory Neck Church, just shy of the halfway point between Virginia’s old colonial capitol at Williamsburg and its new … Continue reading →

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