The Battle of Rhode Island was the only engagement of the Revolutionary War that was fought on Rhode Island soil and the first joint-operation between French and American forces. Although Newport was not re-captured from the British (the overall goal of the operation), the patriot forces proved their mettle in combat. In particular, the 1st…
Month: July 2021
North Burial Ground (Providence, RI)
The North Burial Ground in Providence, Rhode Island, was established in 1700 and is one of the most historic cemeteries in New England. It serves as the final resting place for many women and men prominent in Rhode Island and American history (to include Rhode Island governors, entrepreneurs, famed abolitionists, and veterans of the American…
The Battle of Stony Point
On the night of July 15-16, 1779, a strategic peninsula on the western shore of the Hudson River was engulfed with musket fire, plunging bayonets, and confusion. This midnight assault, which was carried out by Continental troops under command of Brigadier General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, is known as the Battle of Stony Point. Violent hand-to-hand…
General James Varnum House (East Greenwich, RI)
James Varnum was one of the most influential and important figures in New England on the eve of the American Revolution and he served admirably in the Continental Army. In his time, famous figures such as Thomas Paine, the Marquis de Lafayette, General Comte de Rochambeau, and possibly even George Washington visited his house in…
Washington’s Headquarters (Newburgh, NY)
From 1782 – 1783, General George Washington lived at the Hasbrouck House located along the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York- his final headquarters of the war. It was in this house that the Washingtons lived and where the Continental Army’s leadership worked, ate, and held meetings. During this period, the army experienced a great…
St. Michael’s Church (Charleston, SC)
St. Michael’s Church opened its doors in 1761 and ever since has been the premier landmark in Charleston, South Carolina for locals and visitors alike. The iconic colonial church has witnessed some of the most historic moments in American history, to include the Revolutionary and Civil Wars to name a few. Today, the active church…