The Battle of Camden was fought on August 16th, 1780, and was one of the worst defeats suffered by the Continental Army in the southern theater during the Revolutionary War (it is also considered to be the high-water mark of British control in the south). This devastating loss all but destroyed the army under the…
Month: May 2021
Munroe Tavern (Lexington, MA)
Dozens of taverns dotted the Massachusetts landscape in the 18th-century to serve locals, travelers, and drovers alike. One such tavern that has lasted the test of time, particularly due to its historical significance, is Munroe Tavern. This iconic red public house was at the center of action on the afternoon of April 19, 1775, when…
General Nathanael Greene Homestead (Coventry, RI)
“Spell Hall” was the homestead of Nathanael Greene, a Rhode Island native and Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Due to his bookish intelligence and straightforward leadership, Greene quickly rose in the ranks of the nascent American Army and by war’s end, was George Washington’s most trusted general and the…
Battleship Cove (Fall River, MA)
Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts is one of the premier naval museums in the world. With multiple ships, boats, a submarine, and of course, the massive battleship USS Massachusetts (BB-59) on display, a visit to Battleship Cove is sure to be an educational and memorable experience. Be sure to put on your best walking…