Posts Tagged ‘The Revolutionary War’
“A Standing Miracle”: Washington’s Farewell to His Army on November 2, 1783
. …the singular interpositions of Providence in our feeble condition were such, as could scarcely escape the attention of the most unobserving, while the unparalleled perseverence of the Armies of…
Read MoreMolly Pitcher: The Revolutionary Woman Behind the Name
Betsy Ross. Martha Washington. Dolly Madison. These were all great women of the American Revolution. But have you heard of Mary Ludwig Hays? She might be the bravest, strongest and…
Read MoreThe Black Robe Regiment: How a Group of Patriots Founded America
They were called the “Black Robe Regiment.” A group of patriots who served in Congress, presided over influential American schools, led troops in the Revolutionary War, signed the Declaration of…
Read MoreThe Summer of ’77: When a Bible Shortage Forced the Hand of Congress
The summer of 2022 was a season for shortages. From fuel to rental cars, certain food items to paper goods, stock was low and prices were high. Gasoline, for the…
Read MoreThe Pain of Thomas Paine
In 1776 Thomas Paine was a “rock star” among American patriots. His writings inspired a loosely united thirteen colonies to revolt against the great British Empire. But Paine lived down…
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