The American Revolutionary War was fought between the 13 original colonies and the British Empire. The Americans quickly gained support from its local population due to its successes in Boston. After Saratoga, France entered the war and made it into a global affair. Soon after Spain, The Dutch Republic, Prussia and Germany would be or already were involved in America's war for Independence. … Read More
Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. British intelligence had reported that the provincial … [Read More...]
The Hessians
The Hessians were mercenaries hired by the British during the American Revolutionary War. They quickly distinguished themselves during the New York … [Read More...]
George Walton
George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and served his country in multiple ways during the American Revolutionary War. His birth date is traditionally held at 1749 or 1750, however Charles Goodrich who wrote The Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence dated his birth in 1740. He served alongside fellow [...]
Lyman Hall
Lyman Hall (April 12, 1724 – October 19, 1790), was a man of many vocations. He had experience as a physician, clergy and a statesman. He would attend the Second Continental Congress along with his fellow delegates George Walton and Button Gwinnett. He would vote in favor of independence and become a famous signer of the Declaration [...]
Button Gwinnett
Button Gwinnett (1735 – May 19, 1777) was born in England and would become an American political leader and patriot who would sign the Declaration of Independence. He served as a delegate to the Second Continental Congress alongside fellow Georgians George Walton and Lyman Hall. His signature was the second signature on the Declaration of [...]
