Tag Archives: Concord

“I hope my visit to Boston will do good…” John S. Mosby, Reconciliation and the American Revolution

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Rob Orrison

Those who know me know of my “interest” in famous Confederate partisan, John S. Mosby. Ok, some would say “love affair,” but either way, I grew up reading about Mosby and his exploits during the Civil War. It was not … Continue reading →

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Shots Heard Round the World

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Chris Mackowski

This past weekend marked the 240th anniversary of “the Shot Heard ‘Round the World”—the opening engagement, in Concord, Massachusetts, of what became the American Revolution. There at the North Bridge, on April 19, 1775, colonial militiamen fired on British soldiers … Continue reading →

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Ready in a Minute

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Chris Mackowski

Remember Concord, Massachusetts—April 19, 1775 “The shot heard ’round the world”

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Another Anniversary to Commemorate Next Week

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Phill Greenwalt

As we observe the beginning of the end of the American Civil War this week at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, another anniversary is just around the corner. 240 years and 10 days ago and approximately 630 miles the first shots … Continue reading →

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The Most Fateful Decision of April 19, 1775

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Phill Greenwalt

  Lord Hugh Percy, the 2nd Duke of Northumberland and holding the rank of brigadier general commanded the relief brigade that was ordered out from Boston by Sir Thomas Gage after Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith had sent back a messenger … Continue reading →

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Lexington Part II – “Our troops advanced towards them, without any intention of injuring them.” Who Fired First at Lexington?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Rob Orrison

  The above words were written by Lt. Col. Francis Smith in his official report to General Thomas Gage. Smith, in command of the British expedition to Concord recently returned from what would be the opening salvo of rebellion. Smith … Continue reading →

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