Timeline of the American Revolution
The American Revolution took place between 1765 and 1783 but many important events led up to it and a few that followed. Here are the events of the American Revolution… Read more »
Category: Revolutionary Era
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a historic event that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts on the night of March 5, 1770. It is believed to be one of many events that caused… Read more »
Who Participated in the Boston Tea Party?
Although many considered the Boston Tea Party heroic and brave, the names of participants in the Boston Tea Party remained a secret for years in order to protect them from… Read more »
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an organized political protest in Boston during the American Revolution. The following are some facts about the Boston Tea Party: What Was the Boston Tea… 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 »