by James Gallagher | Feb 18, 2025 | Article
Summary: Coming up with a national currency that would retain its value and be suitable to pay soldiers in the Continental army was a major challenge during the Revolutionary War. Military Pay During the Revolution Continental Soldiers were paid six and two-thirds...
by James Gallagher | Feb 3, 2025 | Article
Summary: Women who followed the Continental army filled roles that were desperately needed in the fight for liberty. Camp Followers in the Continental Army As Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army, few challenges vexed George Washington more than “camp...
by James Gallagher | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Portrait of George III The State Portrait above depicts George William Frederick, Prince of Wales, just 22 years old, in his coronation robes about to become the next monarch of Great Britain. Alan Ramsay began the portrait in July of 1761 in anticipation of...
by James Gallagher | Dec 17, 2024 | Article
Summary: Christmas celebrations in colonial America were far different than they are today. Early Views of Christmas With big-box stores announcing the impending Christmas season with carols at about the same time Halloween candy appears on their shelves, we have been...
by James Gallagher | Dec 5, 2024 | Article
Summary: Discover the context of the tea party protests in America that helped lead to the Revolutionary War. Tea Party Protests Across the Colonies While modernly the goblins and ghouls of All Hallows Eve have just emerged from sugar highs, the turkey nears the...
