THE WINNER OF THE 2018 GEORGE WASHINGTON PRIZE IS:
George Washington: A Life in Books
Throughout, Hayes examines Washington's writing as well as his reading, from The Journal of Major George Washington through his Farewell Address.
5.23.2018
the george washington prize: 2018
5.16.2018
drayton hall
Located on the Ashley River, Drayton Hall is the only plantation house to have survived both the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The mansion was built by John Drayton (1715 - 1779). The house is believed to have been originally occupied in the early 1750's.
Drayton Hall is managed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation. It has been open to the public since 1977. For more information on Drayton Hall, here is the Wikipedia link: Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall is a prime example of Palladian architecture. Information on house tours are found on this website: Visit Drayton Hall
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| Drayton Hall |
Drayton Hall is a prime example of Palladian architecture. Information on house tours are found on this website: Visit Drayton Hall
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| Drayton Hall on the Ashley River |
5.01.2018
captain molly
The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York is paying tribute to "Captain Molly" today, May 1.
Captain Molly on Wikipedia
She was a nurse and was allowed to go with her husband into battle.
West Point will honor Margaret Corbin who was killed in 1776.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting the event.
Her grave is unknown. Here's the link to the story: Captain Molly
The search continues for her remains: War Hero HonoredCaptain Molly on Wikipedia
She was a nurse and was allowed to go with her husband into battle.
Monument to Molly at West Point
1.23.2018
abigail
MRT @roxanamjones #lifecoaching Learn sth new every day... #HealThruWords #inspirational #quotes #read #books pic.twitter.com/BCZbnnOhbw
— thecrowdview (@thecrowdview) January 23, 2018
1.03.2018
the battle of princeton
On January 2, 1777, Washington didn't know entirely what to do. He convened a council of war with his officers. Washington had been alerted that the road to Princeton was undefended. He had a plan of marching deep into New Jersey and the consensus from the council was to keep going.
Most of Washington's army marched northeast. Residents loyal to Washington relayed information that the town of Princeton was open to attack on the east side of the town. As January 3 began, the Continentals were about two miles from Princeton. Washington ordered Brigadier General Hugh Mercer to march to the left and destroy a bridge on a road that led to Trenton. The bulk of the force, led by Major General John Sullivan's division, marched on Princeton. Washington's total forces were about 4,500 men.
The British forces were led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mawhood. He had about 1,200 men. Mawhood's mission was to keep Princeton secure for General Cornwallis. Princeton was key for the British communications route to New York City.
Mawhood spotted Washington's front column and ordered his force back inside Princeton. Fighting ensued and Mawhood had Mercer's troops attacked by highly skilled British infantrymen. Mercer was overrun and mortally wounded. Washington pressed the engagement and entered the town. Sullivan did not risk a frontal attack and found a stalemate happen until troops, personally led by Washington, broke the British line.
Both the Battles of Trenton and Princeton split the British Army in two and gave the people, loyal to independence, new hope and confidence that the war could be won.
Sources for this post: Battle of Princeton on mountvernon.org
10 Facts About the Battle of Princeton on mountvernon.org
Most of Washington's army marched northeast. Residents loyal to Washington relayed information that the town of Princeton was open to attack on the east side of the town. As January 3 began, the Continentals were about two miles from Princeton. Washington ordered Brigadier General Hugh Mercer to march to the left and destroy a bridge on a road that led to Trenton. The bulk of the force, led by Major General John Sullivan's division, marched on Princeton. Washington's total forces were about 4,500 men.
The British forces were led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mawhood. He had about 1,200 men. Mawhood's mission was to keep Princeton secure for General Cornwallis. Princeton was key for the British communications route to New York City.
Mawhood spotted Washington's front column and ordered his force back inside Princeton. Fighting ensued and Mawhood had Mercer's troops attacked by highly skilled British infantrymen. Mercer was overrun and mortally wounded. Washington pressed the engagement and entered the town. Sullivan did not risk a frontal attack and found a stalemate happen until troops, personally led by Washington, broke the British line.
Both the Battles of Trenton and Princeton split the British Army in two and gave the people, loyal to independence, new hope and confidence that the war could be won.
Sources for this post: Battle of Princeton on mountvernon.org
10 Facts About the Battle of Princeton on mountvernon.org
#OTD January 3,1777 - The Battle of Princeton http:// https://t.co/gqluipYgaz Continentals outnumbered British. #RevolutionaryWar #AmericanHistory
— Mike Bertelsen (@mikebertelsen) January 3, 2018
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