On this journey, I visit historic All Hallows Parish to pay my respects to some forgotten patriots of the American Revolution — ordinary men who answered the call. Walking among their graves, I explore the stories of Revolutionary War soldiers and early Americans whose sacrifices helped shape the fight for independence, even if history rarely…
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In This Room, George Washington Gave Up Power
Perhaps the most consequential moment of the American Revolutionary War came not on the battlefield, but at its conclusion—when General George Washington voluntarily resigned his military commission. In doing so, he set a powerful precedent: that the American military would remain subordinate to civilian authority. The act also revealed Washington’s deep commitment to republican ideals…
The Battle of Tippecanoe (November 7, 1811)
In late 1811, Shawnee leader Tecumseh, was away recruiting additional tribes to his Pan-Indian Confederacy. He left his brother, Tenskwatawa (“The Prophet”), in charge at Prophetstown. As the settlement grew in size and influence, it alarmed Indiana Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison, who believed that military force was the only effective response. Harrison assembled a…
Hiking Battle Mountain: A Landmark & Legend
One of the most prominent natural features along today’s I-15 in Southern California is Battle Mountain. Though most say it gets its name from the nearby Battle of San Pasqual (which did not take place on this mountain), some believe it may be referring to an even older event that took place here between two…
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens is often considered one of the turning points in the southern theater of the war and one of the most defining battles of the entire American Revolution. On that January day, the peaceful pasturelands known as the “cow pens” witnessed 2,000 men engaged in a violent struggle. When the smoke settled,…