Colonel Tye
The origins of the Black Loyalist leader known as “Colonel Tye” are uncertain. Recent scholarship seems to point to a man named Titus, who was born...
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King George's Southern Soldiers
Many historians, students, or even casual enthusiasts of the American Revolution in the south are familiar with any one of the iconic paintings of...
Music in 18th Century North American Culture
The eighteenth century in North America was a time of great change and growth. Population, industry, communication, and settled lands continued to...
Ten Facts: The Battle of Saratoga
Fact #1: Britain’s military strategy in the north for 1777 involved a multi-pronged offensive to cut the northern states off from the rest of the...
Battle of White Plains
The rebellion of the American colonies did more than survive the Revolutionary War’s first year in 1775. American troops fought toe-to-toe with the...
Newburgh Address
The Newburgh Address was spoken by George Washington on March 15, 1783. Following the American Revolution and the victory at Yorktown, Congress...
William Tryon
William Tryon was born in Surrey, England, in 1729 to Charles Tryon and Lady Mary Shirley. He was not formally or sufficiently educated during his...
The Battle of Freeman's Farm: September 19, 1777
The first battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Freeman’s Farm, occurred on September 19, 1777. This bloody action was the culmination of...
The Saratoga Campaign
The battles of Saratoga served as the turning point of the American Revolutionary War, and the catalyst for France to take up arms on the side of...
Ten Facts: Women During the Revolutionary War
Fact #1: Women followed the armies and provided a sense of normality to military camps. Often known as camp followers, it was common for women and...
Ten Facts: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Fact #1: Minutemen vs. Militia The most prevalent stories around Lexington and Concord is that of the “Minutemen.” If one visits Lexington and Concord...
Account of the Boston Massacre Primary Source Questions
Read the Account of the Boston Massacre in its entirety here. Do you think this account was written by an American colonist or a British soldier? What...