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Authorized in 1776 by the Continental Congress, the 2nd Canadian Regiment was the first national unit in the American Army. Author Holly Mayer described the role of “Congress’s Own” in the A…

Scott Stephenson, president of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, talked about General George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent, which is part of the museum’s collectio…

Historian Kari Winter recounted the life of Jeffrey Brace, an enslaved man who won his freedom through his service during the Revolutionary War. Jeffrey Brace initially published his memoirs…

In his book, "Contest for Liberty, Lieutenant Colonel Seanegan Sculley examined the varying philosophies and styles of leadership used in the Continental Army and the impact this had on the …

University of Minnesota history Professor Katharine Gerbner talked about Protestant Christians and Quakers, and their relationship to slavery in 17th century Barbados. She is the author of C…

Scottish historian Andrew Mackillop explored his homeland’s role during the American Revolution. He argued that despite fighting for the losing side in the war, many Scots gained land and in…

University of New Hampshire Professor Eliga Gould delivered an address called “Making Peace in Britain, Ireland, and America: 1778 to 1783.” He described the efforts of several peace commiss…

Irish Ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall and historian Martin Mansergh talked about the connections between the Irish and American revolutions, and the relationship between the t…

Historian Stephen Brumwell explained why the Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold betrayed the American cause. He is the author of Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Libe…