Timeline of the American Revolution
The American Revolution took place between 1765 and 1783 but there were many important events that lead up to it as well as a few that followed. Here are the… Read more »
Category: Revolutionary Era
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an event that occurred in Boston during the American Revolution. It is believed to be one of many events that caused the American Revolution. The following… Read more »
Who Participated in the Boston Tea Party?
Although considered heroic and brave by many, the names of participants in the Boston Tea Party remained a secret for years in order to protect them from persecution by the… Read more »
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an organized political protest that took place in Boston during the American Revolution. The following are some facts about the Boston Tea Party: What Was… Read more »
Henry Burbeck Military Archive Sold for $95,000
An online auction house recently sold the military archive of my ancestor Henry Burbeck (of my grandmother Beatrice Burbeck’s family) for the price of $95,000. The archive spans the years… Read more »