Unrest in the Carolinas
While history books largely exclude many of the activities in the South when discussing battles and events, there was significant activity in the Caro...
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Let the Escalations Begin…
July of 1775 was marked by significant activities which further escalated tensions leading to the Revolutionary War, including the adoption of the Oli...
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Seven Captains
The mass grave behind Battlefield Elementary School is the final resting place of approximately 70 men – Tory and Patriot that died at the Battl...
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Alexander Brevard’s Lists
---Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius FurnaceFollowing the Battle on 20 June 1780, Ramsour’s Mill served as a pivotal location for P...
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The Costner Family
This month, there is significant attention paid to those who fought at the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill. Last week, I mentioned the Costner family. ...
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Happy 289th Birthday to Patrick Henry!
Compiled by Jennifer Baker ---Patrick Henry was born on May 29, 1736. A native of Hanover County, Virginia, Henry was primarily educated at home. His ...
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Mecklenburg County Takes its Place in American History
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ---Each year on May 20th, Charlotte commemorates the anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of In...
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Canada and the American Revolution
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ----The Second Continental Congress was quite busy in their first wartime session. By the time they m...
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Second Continental Congress Meets in May of 1775
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ------The Second Continental Congress began their session on May 10, 1775. Originally, this was to pl...
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Ethan Allen & The Green Mountain Boys
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace Chapter-------The Green Mountain Boys were a militia organization established in 1770 between New Yor...
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The Adams Family Of Massachusetts
The Adams family in Massachusetts were embroiled in the politics of the days leading up to the Revolutionary War and for many years after it ended. Am...
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British Empire Building & Circumnavigating The Globe
While many would argue that the British Empire began to dwindle in 1775, it also expanded during that time. The second voyage of James Cook, from 1772...
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250th Anniversary Of Wedgwood Blue China
While there was revolution brewing, it is important to note that the entire country was not in upheaval. Many things were carrying on as normal. Until...
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Advent, Christmas & Epiphany During The Pre-Revolutionary War Era
For those unfamiliar, Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebrat...
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Preparing For War
In December of 1774, James Madison was appointed to Orange County, Virginia, Committee of Safety. The committee function was to oversee local militias...
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Capture Of Fort William And Mary
In December 1774, the nation was on the brink of war. There were many incidents that could have set off the actions that led to the war. This one inci...
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