The Witches of Dogtown
Dogtown is a ghost town, once a former parish of Gloucester, Massachusetts, that is rumored to have been overrun by dogs, vagabonds, and suspected witches in the 1800s. This rocky,… Read more »
Category: Revolutionary Era
Funerals and Wakes at Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall is not just a famous landmark of the American Revolution; it has also been the site of a number of high-profile funerals and wakes, including the funeral of… Read more »
The French King Who Lived Above the Union Oyster House
Louis Philippe I was the King of France from 1830 to 1845 but spent over 20 years as an exiled prince after the outbreak of the French Revolution. In the… Read more »
Where Did the Shot Heard Round the World Happen?
The Shot Heard Round the World occurred during a brief battle between British troops and local minutemen at the North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, during the Revolutionary War. When Did… Read more »
Deborah Sampson: Woman Warrior of the American Revolution
Deborah Sampson was a woman who disguised herself as a man and fought as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. She was one of only a… Read more »