The quaint coastal town of Newport, Rhode Island has a beautiful and unique history, marked by some of the oldest institutions in America. In fact, Newport’s Redwood Library and Athenaeum is the oldest purpose-built lending library in the United States! This unassuming building exudes a rich literary, art and educational history that is cherished by…
Month: December 2019
Revolutionary War Fort Lee
Following the British evacuation of Boston, General George Washington and his army had no idea where the afloat British Army would land; however, the importance of New York was never in question. Washington moved his Army overland to occupy New York City and to fortify the American defenses along the crucial Hudson River. Today, you…
Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware
George Washington and his army’s daring crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Night in 1776 is perhaps one of the most famous events in American history. Children learn about the legendary crossing in grade school and certainly most Americans are familiar with Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze’s dramatic 1851 painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware. But while…
The Battle of Princeton
Following a visit to the Washington Crossing Historic Park, we made our way towards the historic town of Princeton, New Jersey (trying to follow the path Washington and his army would have marched). Known for the American victory against British regulars on January 3, 1777, the town possesses an unmatched pastoral charm while preserving history…
The Battle of White Plains
New York has witnessed many exciting and memorable moments in United States history. During the American Revolution in particular, New York and the Hudson River (known then as the “North River”), greatly influenced the strategy of both the American and British leadership and the outcome of the war (in fact, General Washington believed the key…