Posts Tagged ‘American Revolutionary War’
Have You Heard of the Culper Spy Ring?
The Culper Spy Ring played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War by providing vital intelligence to the Continental Army. From the beginning of the war the Americans were totally over-matched by the British. The Americans had no army, no navy, no ships, no guns, no ammunition, and no experience in fighting a war. While…
Read MoreJOHN JACOB “RIFLE JACK” PETERSON
John Jacob “Rifle Jack” Peterson was a Revolutionary war era patriot of African and Kitchewan descent whose quick thinking helped repel British forces in Croton, New York. His actions threw Benedict Arnold’s treasonous plans into disarray and led to the capture of Major Andre. In September 1780, Peterson and a fellow private class soldier named Moses…
Read MoreBattles of Lexington and Concord – The Dawn of the American Revolution
Amos Doolittle, The Battle of Lexington, April 19th, 1775. Plate I. Public Domain July 4th, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is important to look at the events that led up to this defining moment in American history. The Battles of Lexington and Concord which were…
Read MoreWomen Heroines of the Revolutionary War
The Courage and Sacrifice of Female Patriots The American Revolutionary War, also known as the War of Independence, was not solely a tale of male valor and leadership. Women, though often overlooked in historical narratives, played crucial roles in shaping the destiny of the fledgling nation. These female patriots exhibited immense courage, resilience and ingenuity,…
Read MoreOn August 7, 1792
The General, ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of military merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over his left breast, the figure of a heart in purple…
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