Travel Photography Photos tagged as revolutionary_war
The earliest settlers were very concerned about the Spanish, who also claimed the eastern coast. Defensive earthworks were an early part of their settlement.
This was in Battery Park. Col. Moultrie let a successful defense against the first British attempt to take Charleston in 1776.
The painting is "Lafayette at Yorktown" by Jean-Baptiste Le Paon, 1783. James collected intelligence for Lafayette.
John Locke was a English philosepher who died in 1704. His writings were very influential on the founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson called him one of the most important men in history.
This is just one example of the excellant signage throughout the museum exhibits
This is what Yorktown looked like in 1781 before the battle. The Nelson house is the largest one just to the left.
This was the largest open field in the Valley Forge encampment, so was used to train the soldiers to fight and march.
This is part of the Outer Defensive Line at Valley Forge National Battle Field
An iron forge was set up along this creek, giving the area it's name, "Valley Forge" This goes just in front of George Washington's HQ
Each 12 man squad was required to build a log shelter, 14 x 16 feet to live in during the winter.
This is the actual location of Muhlenburg's brigade. The huts are replica's.
It was cold, but the fall colors were beautiful. It did rain, but not until later at night. We both enjoyed the Visitors Center and interpretive film.
This was constructed in 1917 and commemorates the "patience and fidelity" of the soldiers who wintered at Valley Forge in 1777-8
G. Washington rented this house from Isaac Potts for 6 months. It was his residence, as well as the Army HQ. There were often between 20 and 20 people working here. Some of the aides slept in the house as well as guests.
George Washington had a detachment of soldiers assigned to guard him and his luggage. They had quarters similar to the other soldiers, but close to his HQ.
George Washington as well as some of his aides brought some of their servants and slaves with them, who would have done the cooking in the detached kitchen. Martha Washington is also known to have baked him a cake for his birthday, Feb. 6 1778 here.
Kimberly, one of the National Park Rangers working in the Potts House, is pointing out that the Banister is one of the original features of the house. I was hoping some of G. Washington would rub off on my when I used it of course.
This is believed to be the room where George Washington worked from to command the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-8.
Beth was in period costume, so I forgot to ask if she was a ranger or docent. However, she was very helpful pointing out characteristics of the house & furnishings to visitors.
Several Aides worked here copying letters, orders, etc., including a young Alexander Hamilton. The furnishings are period. Tablecloths helped when writing with quill pens.
Upstairs were three bedroom. George & Martha Washington used one. The NPS believes one was for guests, and this one may have been used for Washington's Aides.
General Anthony Wayne commanded the Pennsylvania troops.
Each Brigade was assigned a specific area to build their huts. Each of these area's is indicated by a marker such as this.
This is the glass ornament we watched Nancy make in the Arts & Crafts building.
This house overlooks the North Bridge in Concord, MA where the first, more delibrate, battle took place during the Revolutionary War. It was also the home of authors Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathanial Hawthorne later.