Even the night before the Fourth of July, it’s easy to obtain (where legal, of course) nearly an unlimited supply of fireworks, sparklers and other brilliant incendiary devices. Though such gunpowder-based confections stir delight in children and swelling patriotism in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War Pensions: What are they good for?
In the bibliography of David McCullough’s bestselling book, “1776“, (see what else we’re reading) lies an interesting source: “Revolutionary Pension Records.” Much of the power of McCullough’s writing comes from his ability to recount an event that happened more than … Continue reading
Maryland unveils George Washington’s resignation speech worth $1.5 million
February 20, 2007 by Trevor | 2 Comments
It’s an expensive way to spend President’s Day but, by all accounts, worth it. According to The Washington Post: It was a speech so moving the crowd wept. It was a speech so personally important George Washington’s hand shook as … Continue reading
List of 10,000 Revolutionary Soldiers 1775-1783
November 30, 2006 by Trevor | 25 Comments
As we continue to get closer to a complete collection of The Pennsylvania Archives, we find more interesting facts.Here is an alphabetical list of Revolutionary Soldiers “compiled chiefly from The Depreciation Account books in the office of the Auditor General … Continue reading
Additional Pennsylvania Archives Records Released on Footnote!
November 28, 2006 by Trevor | 7 Comments
We are excited to announce the release of some of the volumes in Series 2 through 7 in the Pennsylvania Archives. With these new records we now have about 78% of the Pennsylvania Archives online. These additional records include topics … Continue reading