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Tag Archives: Williamsburg
Sixth Annual Conference on the American Revolution
Is it too early to make plans for March? Never, right? Well, if you are looking forward to spring and want to mix in some Revolutionary War history, look no further than the America’ History LLC Conference the weekend of … Continue reading
Thomas Blackburn: Forgotten Patriot
Emerging Revolutionary War is honored to share the post below by guest historian Kerry Mitchell Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Richard Henry Lee, George Mason, Patrick Henry…when thinking about the period before and during the American Revolution these names come up … Continue reading
Posted in Common Soldier, Continental Leadership, Militia (Patriot) Leadership, Monuments, Personalities, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater
Tagged 2nd Virginia State Regiment, Colonial America, Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington, Germantown, Gloucester County, King George III, Prince William County, Raleigh Tavern, Rippon Lodge, Thomas Blackburn, Thomas Jefferson, Virginia, Virginia militia, Williamsburg
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Tragedy After Success
On October 19, 1781, General George Washington had one of the ultimate highs in his military career. With the help of the French army and navy, Washington forced the surrender of British Lord Charles Cornwallis’ forces at Yorktown, Virginia. To … Continue reading
Posted in Revolutionary War, Uncategorized
Tagged Battle of Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg, Continental Army, Eleanor Calvert Custis, French Army, French Navy, George Washington, Jack Parke Custis, Jackie Parke Custis, Lord Charles Cornwallis, Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, ron chernow, Siege of Yorktown, Williamsburg
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ERW Weekender – Yorktown
Rev War Wednesday and Emerging Revolutionary War is pleased to welcome guest historian Kate Gruber. Let me guess– you are a Rev War Nerd who is the best friend of/dating/married to a Civil War Nut. I recognize the symptoms. … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Emerging Civil War, Revolutionary War
Tagged American Revolution, Battle of Yorktown, Civil War, Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial Parkway, Colonial Williamsburg, Continental Army, Declaration of Independence, George McClellan, Jamestown, National Park Service, Nelson House, Revolutionary War, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Yorktown 1862, Yorktown National Cemetery, Yorktown Victory Center
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Fashion in the Historic Triangle
When one heads to the Historic Triangle of Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown, Virginia becoming immersed in early American History is almost a given. At the same time, when one is looking for fashion in the area, the Premium Outlets in Williamsburg would usually … Continue reading
