In June 1775, the English Royal Governor of Virginia, Lord Dunmore, slipped out of Williamsburg under the cover of darkness. He was rowed to a […]
Who organized the first women’s political demonstration before the American Revolution started? The demonstration was called the “Edenton Tea Party”, and her name was Penelope […]
The British marched into Concord, Massachusetts, with Fifes and Drums playing martial tunes. The red-coated soldiers marching in step were prepared and determined to do […]
Last week, we left Paul Revere and William Dawes standing in Lexington, Massachusetts, watching the British Redcoats march toward the town. Dr. Samuel Prescott had […]
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is […]
On Being Brought from Africa to America ‘Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand That there’s a God, […]
A little after midnight on February 27, 1776, about 800 Loyalist men wearing their Scottish Tartans came through the swampy woods clutching their weapons. The […]
General Washington won his first victory, and it felt like a miracle. After he built fortifications and placed cannon on Dorchester Heights, overlooking the city, […]
Welcome back to “Our History Matters”. Today, I would like to discuss the Fincastle Resolutions. What were they, and why are they important? In 1775, […]
We have all heard of the Boston Tea Party, but many wonder why it happened. Samuel Adams said, “The Boston Tea Party was a protest […]
This column is for you, the readers of the New River Valley. I plan to share some interesting short history stories with you as we […]