Been there. Twice so far. It's a hoot!!!! ;D If nothing comes up for me that weekend I plan on being there again this year. ;D Combs Hill is the...
Thanks so very much for providing that link. Now I know exactly where the Rhea farm is. I walked Monmouth Battlefield this past March and even at...
I just finished reading the chapter about the Battle of Monmouht in "George Washington's Indispensible Men" and am having some difficulty picturing...
Well that sucks. :'( I'm curious to see that one because somewhere in the back of my mind I remember reading that parts of it were filmed on...
Anyone know if that Barry Bostwick mini series is available on DVD? Linda
At the present time General Washington and his staff are meeting at the Neely farmhouse below Coryell's Ferry to discuss how to save the army. Many...
Hey Eric, I was just at the visitor's center at Washington Crossing, PA today and they have Barbara Mitnick's book, "New Jersey in the American...
You must be up to the Battle of Monmouth by now. ;) Linda
After retreating across the state of New Jersey into safe haven in Pennsylvania, Washington and his staff are in the process of planning their next...
December 19: on this date (today) Washington and his army took up winter quarters at Valley Forge. A light snow fell as 12,000 weary soldiers made...
??? Is it Brock's Monument in Queenston, Ontario? I found it by default by Googling for War of 1812 monuments. It looks similar to this photo taken...
U.S. or Canada? Linda
The one I have is by John Richard Alden and is called General Charles Lee: Traitor or Patriot. Sadly, it's out of print. I was able to get a copy...
Apparently Martha wasn't as dowdy as she appears in her portraits. ;D ;) :D Linda
Also, the place where Aaron Burr went to hide out can still be seen in New Hope, PA. It's now a bed and breakfast called the Aaron Burr House. The...
Hi Tony, That part about Charles Lee also crossed my mind. But when I read about it, it didn't strike me that way. You may want to get that book and...
You got me, Bob! I have no idea where that photo was taken nor am I very well versed on the War of 1812. But I have to ask: was this photo taken in...
There's a nice write up on him in George Washington's Indispensible Men. Some more material on him may be found on Amazon. Joseph was one of...
Thanks. I'm heading to Valley Forge today for the march-in. I'm sure I can find that book in the gift shop. I guess in her own way, Mrs. Loring...
Thanks, Pam! ;D Linda
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