On the evening of October 22, 1777, Hessian Colonel von Donop attacked Fort Mercer near Philadelphia. Donop was mortally wounded and the Germans were repulsed. To make matters worse, two British warships that squeezed through a narrow gap in the cheveaux-de-frise were attacked by

Lafayette Essay Contest 🇫🇷 The Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society of Waterford has an essay contest open to all public, parochial, internet, and home school students who reside in or attend school in Erie County, Pennsylvania.  Visit their website: fortleboeufhistory.com/lafayette-essa…

Watch one way that ale bread was made in the 18th century. 🍞

The NC State Fair is paying tribute today to members of the military for their service to our country. Each year Historic Sites participate in a military timeline program which includes a parade around the fairgrounds and a stage show. Swing by and say hello to Nathan and Drew!

We are happy to report that Cowpens National Battlefield is open for visitors! However, some areas of the park remain closed to visitors due to significant danger. Below are images of some barricades that have been placed while our staff clears the battlefield of all dangers.

Today, we honor the stories of courageous veterans who have defended our freedoms and way of life. Ronda’s father and uncle made great sacrifices to protect our country. Take a moment to reflect on their story and that of many others this #VeteransDay ➡️america250.org/story/ronda-e/

Forty veterans of the Battle of Bunker Hill, along with 190 Revolutionary War veterans, attended a 50th anniversary event in 1825 and wore ribbons like these, which belonged to Rev. Joseph Thaxter who was a chaplain in the Army. #VeteransDay Learn more: bit.ly/3YZxPpw

The last known Revolutionary War veterans died shortly after the Civil War, still many had their photograph taken. Come face-to-face with this generation with the Museum's Revolutionary Generation wall this #VeteransDay. 📸: bit.ly/3jOIyh4

With natural wonders like the volcanic Mount Rainier and Snoqualmie Falls, Washington’s diverse landscapes and deep connection to nature make it truly special. Today marks 135 years since Washington became the 42nd state in the union. Happy anniversary to Washington!

Rev250 event of the day — #OTD Nov 11, 1774, The Rev. Ebenezer Parkman of Westborough learned about a split in the congregation at Chauxit (now Sterling). Parkman had trouble focusing on his work as “Two Companys train at the Meeting House”: buff.ly/3O0mZtp

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor those who serve. Thank a veteran!

Rev250 quote of the day — “Both Hancock’s and Long Wharfs are lin’d with Transports, which have on board the 47th, 52nd, 18th, 16th, and 10th Regiments—which are oblig’d to remain on these, as they’ve not as yet got barracks.” —merchant John Andrews #OTD November 12, 1774

In 1901, the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati decreed to find Nathanael’s remains in Colonial Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, where his bones had rested in the unmarked brick vault since his death. City workers searched four vaults. The fourth--the Graham vault--revealed a

15 Nov 1824 #RevWar Gen Lafayette’s triumphal return to the US brings him to Montpelier in Orange, VA. During a series of toasts at a dinner, Madison honored Lafayette for “his persevering devotion to the great principles of our Revolution.” #History #AmRev

On this week’s Dispatches, host Brady Crytzer interviews JAR editor and distinguished historian Ray Raphael on his recent article about “kingly government,” Benjamin Franklin’s greatest fear for the new country. allthingsliberty.com/2024/11/this-w…

Rev250 resource of the day — #OTD November 16, 1774, the Connecticut-born Anglican minister Samuel Seabury wrote the Loyalist pamphlet “Free Thoughts on the Proceedings of the Continental Congress” under the pen name “A.W. Farmer”: buff.ly/48UMbe8

Camp Flintlock and the NC Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps will be participating in Weaths Across America this year. We still need sponsors. wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/173376/O…

Announcing our newest event! #socialstudies #fieldtrip #americanrevolution #homeschool facebook.com/share/ZS8kiPUF…