Sons of Liberty 1765

By wp_vls_admin | September 4, 2022 |

The Sons of Liberty were loosely organized revolutionary bands in the 13 Colonies. They were first formed in the 1760s. In 1765 the British began taxation of colonists in order to pay the costs for maintaining 10,000 British officers and soldiers living in the colonies. The motto for the Sons of Liberty became: “No taxation…

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Paul Revere: The Shot Heard Round the World & Sybil Ludington

By wp_vls_admin | April 17, 2022 |

“April comes with gush of bird-song, a patter of dew, a cloud and a rainbow, sunshine and perfect blue.” – Harriet Spofford …and Revolution!!! On April 18, Dr. Joseph Warren, doctor, patriot and spy, learned the British were planning to march on Concord. He took the message to silversmith, Paul Revere, setting the famous ride…

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