I am a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a lineage society that honors those brave patriots who sacrificed their lives and fortunes to defend their country during the American Revolutionary War. These patriots - both men and women - aided in achieving American independence. I started this page in April 1998 with links to many sites that specialize in Revolutionary War history. Please check back frequently to see what has been added and updated. Please enjoy these sites. If you have a problem with connecting to any of them, please contact Susan Howe for assistance.
The Independence Hall Association presents a journey into the founding of a nation, with a special interest in the Revolutionary and Colonial periods of U.S. history. The Betsy Ross Homepage
Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. When we view the flag, we think of liberty, freedom, pride, and Betsy Ross. The American flag flies on the moon, sits atop Mount Everest, is hurtling out in space. The flag is how America signs her name. It is no surprise that Betsy Ross has become one of the most cherished figures of American History. American Revolution History Links
The ultimate page of American Revolution history links, presented by the Riverside Chapter of the California Society, Sons of the American Revolution. Be sure to visit their main page for additional links. Heroines of The War
Did you know that Margaret Cochran Corbin fought alongside her husband, John during the Revolutionary War and was the first woman to receive a pension from the U.S. government as a disabled soldier? Check out this site for more interesting facts about heroic women. The Continental Army in The Revolutionary War/US Army Rank Insignia
In 1775, there were not enough uniforms in the Continental Army to distinguish the officers from their men. The Continental Congress tried to standardize a uniform of brown, but without any authority to raise money this was easier said than done. Officers wore remnants of old military dress; with no thought given to similarity of color. The enlisted men wore their work or hunting clothes. Many had no coat or shoes and wore handkerchiefs for hats. When Gen. George Washington took command of the Army at Cambridge he was obliged to develop badges in order that rank would be indicated at sight. Visit this site for more information. LIBERTY! The American Revolution
LIBERTY! The American Revolution, is a series of six one-hour documentaries originally broadcast on PBS in 1997. LIBERTY! is the story of the American Revolution---two and a half decades of debate and rebellion, war and peace. It begins in the aftermath of the French and Indian War and ends with the creation of the Constitution. Come to this site to learn more about the Chronicle of the Revolution, Perspectives on Liberty, Liberty Today, and the Road to the Revolution.
This is a government listing of Revolutionary War Pensioners living in the State of Ohio in 1818-1819. If your patriot is not listed, then check out their link to Ohio Revolutionary War veterans not appearing on the 1818-1819 pension list. Historical Text Archive
Here is the site to read historical texts that relate to the U.S. Revolution for Independence. Come read the Declaration of Independence, or Common Sense by Thomas Paine, or the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States of America. South Carolina in the War
Many people are unaware of the crucial role that South Carolina played in the struggle for American independence. None of the colonies suffered more in the conflict than South Carolina did. Left to her own resources, while Washington's army operated elsewhere, the British and Americans battled across the state, causing ruin wherever they went. When the British attacked Sullivan's Island in 1776, Charleston was America's fourth largest city and South Carolina was the Crown's richest possession The Papers of George Washington
The 135,000 Washington documents now deposited in photographic form in the project's offices represent one of the richest collections of American historical manuscripts extant. There is almost no facet of research on life and enterprise in the late colonial and early national periods that will not be enhanced by material from these documents. The publication of Washington's papers will make this source material available not only to scholars but to all Americans interested in the founding of their nation. Documents from the Continental Congress
The Continental Congress Broadside Collection and the Constitutional Convention Broadside Collection contain 274 documents relating to the work of Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution. Items include extracts of the journals of Congress, resolutions, proclamations, committee reports, treaties, and early printed versions of the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
Revolutionary War Re-enactment Organizations
The Brigade is a non-profit living history association dedicated to recreating the life and times of the common soldier of the American War for Independence, 1775-1783. Members represent elements of all the armies then involved: Continental, Militia, British, Loyalist, German, French, Spanish, and Native American forces plus civilian men, women and children. The Northwest Territory Alliance
The Northwest Territory Alliance (NWTA) is an American Revolutionary War reeanctment organization located in the American Midwest. The NWTA is a non-profit educational organization that studies and recreates the culture, lifestyle, and arts of the time of the American Revolution, 1775-1783. They strive to duplicate the uniforms, weapons, battlefield tactics and camp life of the era as accurately as possible. Come join them!
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Susan R. Howe
Last update: November 2009
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