American Revolution Southern Campaign Myths
Vanessa Smiley, a project manager with the National Park Service, discussed the myths and misconceptions of Southern Campaigns during the American Revolution. The Office of Historic Alexandr…
365 viewsVanessa Smiley, a project manager with the National Park Service, discussed the myths and misconceptions of Southern Campaigns during the American Revolution. The Office of Historic Alexandr…
365 viewsThe Office of Historic Alexandria, in partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, hosted a symposium on the Revolutionary War. In the final discussion of the symposium, presenters answer au…
595 viewsMichael Harris discussed the 1777 Battle of Brandywine and misconceptions surrounding General John Sullivan’s role in the battle. The title of his book is, Brandywine: A Military History of …
607 viewsDuring the Revolutionary War, colonialists took up arms to try and gain their independence from England. However, there was a portion of the population that opposed the quest for independenc…
573 viewsNational Park Service historian Mark Maloy talked about several myths surrounding the 1776 Battle of Trenton, including whether or not the Hessians, German mercenary soldiers, were really dr…
497 viewsAuthor John Rees talked about the experiences of African American Continental Soldiers. The Office of Historic Alexandria, in partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, hosted a symposium …
203 viewsHistorian Peter Henriques talked about the relationship between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. He discussed why their collaboration was an important factor in founding the nation,…
1,483 viewsJohn Douglas Hall portrayed President James Madison as if it were 1811. President Madison discussed events of the day including conflicts with France and England in shipping and trade, the n…
2,411 viewsProfessor Emeritus Peter Henriques talked about George Washington’s slaves. He used Washington’s extensive records to give a glimpse into the lives and personalities of six individual slaves…
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