Articles related to "Hessians"
The Deserters - Hessian Mercenaries
A number of the early settlers that arrived in the Colonies did so as mercenaries hired by King George to fight the rebelious bunch. And some of them never went home!
mercenary • hessian • genealogy • family history • swarthout
A number of the early settlers that arrived in the Colonies did so as mercenaries hired by King George to fight the rebelious bunch. And some of them never went home!
mercenary • hessian • genealogy • family history • swarthout
George Washington's Christmas 1776
General Washington and Colonel John Glover beat the Hessians in the Battle of Trenton, giving the best Christmas gift ever to the 13 brand new United States of America.
george washington • crossing the delaware • battle of trenton • hessians • john glover
General Washington and Colonel John Glover beat the Hessians in the Battle of Trenton, giving the best Christmas gift ever to the 13 brand new United States of America.
george washington • crossing the delaware • battle of trenton • hessians • john glover
This Week in Medieval History III
Articles about the Middle Ages
fra angelo • alchemy • hessian • saracen sabre • sistine chapel
Articles about the Middle Ages
fra angelo • alchemy • hessian • saracen sabre • sistine chapel
The Battle of Trenton
It was December 1776. New York City had fallen to the British and the Continentals were in retreat. As winter closed in, the end of the glorious cause seemed imminent.
battle of trenton • george washington • delaware river • colonel rall • henry knox
It was December 1776. New York City had fallen to the British and the Continentals were in retreat. As winter closed in, the end of the glorious cause seemed imminent.
battle of trenton • george washington • delaware river • colonel rall • henry knox
Eerie Pennsylvania Restaurant
Opened in 1704, this historical restaurant was host to diners who enjoyed the food and, most likely, still was to ghosts who liked it and decided to stay.
paranormal • ghosts • apparitions • poltergeists • hauntings
Opened in 1704, this historical restaurant was host to diners who enjoyed the food and, most likely, still was to ghosts who liked it and decided to stay.
paranormal • ghosts • apparitions • poltergeists • hauntings
A History of Hatboro
Hatboro has seen fascinating history: a Revolutionary War battle, a visit by future president George Washington, buildings and institutions dating over two centuries.
revolutionary war battle • presdent george washington • crooked billet • hatboro pennsylvania • new york to philadelphia
Hatboro has seen fascinating history: a Revolutionary War battle, a visit by future president George Washington, buildings and institutions dating over two centuries.
revolutionary war battle • presdent george washington • crooked billet • hatboro pennsylvania • new york to philadelphia
Battle of the Brandywine, 1777, September 11
On September 11, 1777, the Continental Army under Gen. George Washington lost one of the biggest battles of the American Revolution to British forces at Chadd's Ford, PA.
american revolution • george washington • philadelphia • chadd's ford • brandywine river
On September 11, 1777, the Continental Army under Gen. George Washington lost one of the biggest battles of the American Revolution to British forces at Chadd's Ford, PA.
american revolution • george washington • philadelphia • chadd's ford • brandywine river
Genealogy Definitions and Terminology
Initials after ancestors' names may not all be titles or degrees. Instead, they might provide unexpected and useful information. So can information on cultural groups.
genealogy definitions • genealogy terminology • genealogy abbreviations • abbreviations in old wills • hessians
Initials after ancestors' names may not all be titles or degrees. Instead, they might provide unexpected and useful information. So can information on cultural groups.
genealogy definitions • genealogy terminology • genealogy abbreviations • abbreviations in old wills • hessians
General George Washington's Military Leadership
General George Washington proved to be a decisive military leader during the War for Independence, and one who benefited from luck as well.
general george washington • military leadership • american revolution • war independence • continental army
General George Washington proved to be a decisive military leader during the War for Independence, and one who benefited from luck as well.
general george washington • military leadership • american revolution • war independence • continental army
The legend of Sleepy Hollow
The legend of Sleepy Hollow is much more than just a Ghost story. It leaves the reader with a moral lesson learned and questions asked at the end of the story.
ichabod crane • sleepy hollow • the legend of sleepy hollow • the headless ghost of sleepy hollow • hessian soldiers
The legend of Sleepy Hollow is much more than just a Ghost story. It leaves the reader with a moral lesson learned and questions asked at the end of the story.
ichabod crane • sleepy hollow • the legend of sleepy hollow • the headless ghost of sleepy hollow • hessian soldiers
Christmas in New England: The Real Story
Join me for a look a surprising look at the evolution of Christmas observances from Colonial New England through the 19th century.
christmas • new england • new hampshire • portsmouth • boston
Join me for a look a surprising look at the evolution of Christmas observances from Colonial New England through the 19th century.
christmas • new england • new hampshire • portsmouth • boston
Grow Organic Citrus
How to grow citrus organically? Consider climatic and cultural aspects to produce abundant crops. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
lemon • orange • lime • mandarin • kumquat
How to grow citrus organically? Consider climatic and cultural aspects to produce abundant crops. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
lemon • orange • lime • mandarin • kumquat
Historic Sites in Central & Southern New Jersey
Southern and central New Jersey are filled with attractions that tell the stories of the area's early history and its vital role in the founding of the United States.
lambertville new jersey • historic smithville • washington crossing state park • princeton battlefield and clarke house museum • old barracks museum
Southern and central New Jersey are filled with attractions that tell the stories of the area's early history and its vital role in the founding of the United States.
lambertville new jersey • historic smithville • washington crossing state park • princeton battlefield and clarke house museum • old barracks museum
Women of the American Revolution
Margaret Corbin, Molly Pitcher and Deborah Sampson actively participated in the American Revolution and fought for democracy and the freedom we now enjoy.
margaret corbin • molly pitcher • deborah sampson • robert shurtleff • continental army
Margaret Corbin, Molly Pitcher and Deborah Sampson actively participated in the American Revolution and fought for democracy and the freedom we now enjoy.
margaret corbin • molly pitcher • deborah sampson • robert shurtleff • continental army
Battle of Pell's Point (Pelham)
Led by Colonel John Glover and his regiment from Marblehead, Massachusetts, a small group of Continental soldiers managed to fight off the British at Pelham, New York.
pell's point • pelham ny • john glover • american revolution • colonials
Led by Colonel John Glover and his regiment from Marblehead, Massachusetts, a small group of Continental soldiers managed to fight off the British at Pelham, New York.
pell's point • pelham ny • john glover • american revolution • colonials
Review of Sleepy Hollow
This romantic thriller from 1999 stars Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci in a creepy film rendition of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.'
sleepy hollow movie review • johnny depp • tim burton • christina ricci • washington irving
This romantic thriller from 1999 stars Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci in a creepy film rendition of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.'
sleepy hollow movie review • johnny depp • tim burton • christina ricci • washington irving
A Headless Horseman for Halloween
The Headless Horseman and "Sleepy Hollow"... a little Halloween treat.
sleep hollow • halloween • headless horseman • johnny depp • christina ricci
The Headless Horseman and "Sleepy Hollow"... a little Halloween treat.
sleep hollow • halloween • headless horseman • johnny depp • christina ricci
An American Christmas Story Worth Retelling
In December, 1776 the British had driven Gen. George Washington and his men out of New York and across New Jersey. Things looked bleak for the Americans.
american christmas story • christmas 1776 • crossing the delaware • george washington • thomas paine
In December, 1776 the British had driven Gen. George Washington and his men out of New York and across New Jersey. Things looked bleak for the Americans.
american christmas story • christmas 1776 • crossing the delaware • george washington • thomas paine
Colonial Christmas Customs
Christmas traditions today in the U.S. have certain underlying themes that originated from the first Dutch and British settlers of New Jersey in the early 1700s.
colonial christmas • colonial christmas traditions • christmas in the colonies • revolutionary war christmas • first christmas tree
Christmas traditions today in the U.S. have certain underlying themes that originated from the first Dutch and British settlers of New Jersey in the early 1700s.
colonial christmas • colonial christmas traditions • christmas in the colonies • revolutionary war christmas • first christmas tree
Criticism Sparked Washington To Action
Following a crushing defeat at New York, Washington accidentally read a note belittling him but spurred him into action.
george washington • jospeh reed • charles lee • battle of new york • battle of trenton
Following a crushing defeat at New York, Washington accidentally read a note belittling him but spurred him into action.
george washington • jospeh reed • charles lee • battle of new york • battle of trenton
Criminals in Our Past
Prior to the American Revolution, many of the early settlers were criminals sentenced to exile or servitude in the New World. Other sources included deserters from military units and ships.
criminal • penal • genealogy • north america • canada
Prior to the American Revolution, many of the early settlers were criminals sentenced to exile or servitude in the New World. Other sources included deserters from military units and ships.
criminal • penal • genealogy • north america • canada
Where to Grow Potatoes
There is nothing like having organic spuds on hand to cook for supper whenever the family feels like eating them.
growing potatoes • grow potato • vegetable gardening • how to grow your own potatoes • kitchen gardens
There is nothing like having organic spuds on hand to cook for supper whenever the family feels like eating them.
growing potatoes • grow potato • vegetable gardening • how to grow your own potatoes • kitchen gardens
How Well do You Know the Revolution?
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the American Revolution
trivia • revolutionary war • american • revolution • washington
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the American Revolution
trivia • revolutionary war • american • revolution • washington
Christmas Tree a Symbol of Eternity
Symbolism includes the belief that evergreens dispel the power of evil. Christians incorporated the tradition of the tree into Christmas customs.
christmas tree symbolism • pagan roots of christmas tree tradition • pagan influence on christmas customs • symbolism of evergreens • symbol of immortality
Symbolism includes the belief that evergreens dispel the power of evil. Christians incorporated the tradition of the tree into Christmas customs.
christmas tree symbolism • pagan roots of christmas tree tradition • pagan influence on christmas customs • symbolism of evergreens • symbol of immortality
Experience the Life of Your Great-Grandparents
The Quiet Valey Farm Museum near Stroudsburg, PA offers a unique opportunity to experience 18th and 19th Century life on a typical American farmsted.
american history • history • farm life • early american history • experiental education
The Quiet Valey Farm Museum near Stroudsburg, PA offers a unique opportunity to experience 18th and 19th Century life on a typical American farmsted.
american history • history • farm life • early american history • experiental education
FOR PEAT'S SAKE!
Would you condone the devastation of a SSSI in Britain. If you are not careful you may well be doing just this as a gardener. Linda tells you the horrible story.
peat • peat extraction • sequoias • national parks • sssis
Would you condone the devastation of a SSSI in Britain. If you are not careful you may well be doing just this as a gardener. Linda tells you the horrible story.
peat • peat extraction • sequoias • national parks • sssis
Growing Peppers
Peppers, including health-giving chillies, are easy to grow in warm sunny places when planted in late spring.
peppers • growing • capsicums • health-giving • cultivation
Peppers, including health-giving chillies, are easy to grow in warm sunny places when planted in late spring.
peppers • growing • capsicums • health-giving • cultivation
Immigration Patterns of the Early 19th Century
As the new nation came of age, discontent in Europe created immigrant patterns from Ireland and Germany that peaked in the 1850s with millions of new Americans.
irish and german immigration • 19th century immigration • immigrant contributions • irish potato famine leads to immigration • causes of immigration
As the new nation came of age, discontent in Europe created immigrant patterns from Ireland and Germany that peaked in the 1850s with millions of new Americans.
irish and german immigration • 19th century immigration • immigrant contributions • irish potato famine leads to immigration • causes of immigration
Take History Home With You in Frederick County Maryland
In Frederick County Maryland, visit historic sites--and shop for antiques.
historic sites • antique shops • scenic countryside • frederick county • maryland
In Frederick County Maryland, visit historic sites--and shop for antiques.
historic sites • antique shops • scenic countryside • frederick county • maryland
Terrific Tabouleh Recipe
The combination of aromatic spices is the secret to this delicious modern fusion of a couple of Middle Eastern classics, couscous and tabouleh.
spicy tabouleh • middle eastern recipes • north african cuisine • best tabouleh recipe • best couscous recipe
The combination of aromatic spices is the secret to this delicious modern fusion of a couple of Middle Eastern classics, couscous and tabouleh.
spicy tabouleh • middle eastern recipes • north african cuisine • best tabouleh recipe • best couscous recipe
The Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton, taking place just days after the stunning American victory at Trenton, gave the rebels new confidence and drove the British from New Jersey.
battle of princeton • geroge washington • battle of trenton • lord cornwallis • john sullivan
The Battle of Princeton, taking place just days after the stunning American victory at Trenton, gave the rebels new confidence and drove the British from New Jersey.
battle of princeton • geroge washington • battle of trenton • lord cornwallis • john sullivan
Worm Composting
Worms eat and recycle your garbage into important nutrition for your plants. They can do so right in your kitchen. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
worms • waste • box • bedding • temperature
Worms eat and recycle your garbage into important nutrition for your plants. They can do so right in your kitchen. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
worms • waste • box • bedding • temperature
Christmas 2000 at Folklore
A little bit of Christmas at Folklore with recipes, Santa types and a teaspoon of decorations.
christmas • folklore • holiday • decorations • recipes
A little bit of Christmas at Folklore with recipes, Santa types and a teaspoon of decorations.
christmas • folklore • holiday • decorations • recipes
Christmas Botany (Part I)- Oh Tannenbaum
Winter holidays are rife with botanical traditions- especially Christmas. Explore the tradition of the Christmas tree and its many origins.
christmas botany • traditional plants • botanical symbolism • evergreen tree • christmas tree
Winter holidays are rife with botanical traditions- especially Christmas. Explore the tradition of the Christmas tree and its many origins.
christmas botany • traditional plants • botanical symbolism • evergreen tree • christmas tree
Finding that Revolutionary Blood
The American Revolution conjures up visions of muzzleloaders, clouds of smoke and homespun clad colonists up against red clad soldiers. The heroism of these early Americans as they endured hardships and horrendous battles leads us to desire to show that we have this noble blood coursing through our veins. Starting points to find that line!
ancestors • descendants • obituaries • historical societies • newspaper resources
The American Revolution conjures up visions of muzzleloaders, clouds of smoke and homespun clad colonists up against red clad soldiers. The heroism of these early Americans as they endured hardships and horrendous battles leads us to desire to show that we have this noble blood coursing through our veins. Starting points to find that line!
ancestors • descendants • obituaries • historical societies • newspaper resources
Great Books on Early America
If you enjoy early American history, particularly the American Revolution and founding era, here are some books your library must have.
jeff shaara • david mccullough • bruce chadwick • rise to rebellion • glorious cause
If you enjoy early American history, particularly the American Revolution and founding era, here are some books your library must have.
jeff shaara • david mccullough • bruce chadwick • rise to rebellion • glorious cause
Nathanael Greene, An American Soldier
Among the heroes of the Revolutionary War, Nathanael Greene is honored in northern and southern states for military strength and bravery,
nathanael greene • revolutionary war • potowomut • rhode island • townshend acts
Among the heroes of the Revolutionary War, Nathanael Greene is honored in northern and southern states for military strength and bravery,
nathanael greene • revolutionary war • potowomut • rhode island • townshend acts
Bed and Breakfasts in Rockland County, New York
Rockland County, New York is only thirty minutes from New York City. Below are several options for Bed and Breakfasts.
rockland inn • bed and breakfast hudson valley • bed and breakfast rockland • hudson valley lodging • rockland ny
Rockland County, New York is only thirty minutes from New York City. Below are several options for Bed and Breakfasts.
rockland inn • bed and breakfast hudson valley • bed and breakfast rockland • hudson valley lodging • rockland ny
Dream Images in Sleepy Hollow
In this romantic thriller based on Washington Irving's story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' dream sequences provide backstory for the central character.
dream movies • movie dream sequences • sleepy hollow movie • dreams in sleepy hollow • johnny depp
In this romantic thriller based on Washington Irving's story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' dream sequences provide backstory for the central character.
dream movies • movie dream sequences • sleepy hollow movie • dreams in sleepy hollow • johnny depp
Eco-friendly Furnishings and Decor
There are a large number of natural environment-friendly products that can be used to beautify a house.
eco-friendly products • home and environment • cork and flooring • jute and linoleum • natural fabrics
There are a large number of natural environment-friendly products that can be used to beautify a house.
eco-friendly products • home and environment • cork and flooring • jute and linoleum • natural fabrics
European Immigration to America
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
How to Lose a Battle
Bill Fawcett's entertaining assemblage of notable wartime blunders reads as a 'though shalt not' guide for the budding general or despot in all of us
how to lose a battle • foolish plans and great military blunders • bill fawcett • brian thomsen • william r. forstchen
Bill Fawcett's entertaining assemblage of notable wartime blunders reads as a 'though shalt not' guide for the budding general or despot in all of us
how to lose a battle • foolish plans and great military blunders • bill fawcett • brian thomsen • william r. forstchen
Nathan Hale is Hanged for Spying - 1776
This Patriot and Yale graduate risked death penalty to do surveillance for George Washington. Did he say "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country?"
famous spy • nathan hale • nathan hale and cato • roman republic • washington's spies
This Patriot and Yale graduate risked death penalty to do surveillance for George Washington. Did he say "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country?"
famous spy • nathan hale • nathan hale and cato • roman republic • washington's spies
Rider in the Night
Rider in the Night is the latest Time Spies book featuring Mattie, Alex, Sophie, and a headless horseman!
rider in the night • tale of sleepy hollow • young readers • candice ransom • ichabod crane
Rider in the Night is the latest Time Spies book featuring Mattie, Alex, Sophie, and a headless horseman!
rider in the night • tale of sleepy hollow • young readers • candice ransom • ichabod crane
The 1720 Daniel Benton Homestead
No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.
daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.
daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
'Uniformity' in the Military
How 'uniform' are the military services?
uniform • army • navy • air force • marine
How 'uniform' are the military services?
uniform • army • navy • air force • marine
10 Reasons To Love Viktor & Rolf
A bite-sized glimpse into why these fashion designers deserve all the accolades that are bestowed upon them.
viktor & rolf • viktor and rolf • dutch fashion designers • couture collections • fashion
A bite-sized glimpse into why these fashion designers deserve all the accolades that are bestowed upon them.
viktor & rolf • viktor and rolf • dutch fashion designers • couture collections • fashion
Ambush at Oriskany, 1777
The Battle of Oriskany was a fiercely fought wildnerness engagement in the American Revolution. Its outcome helped turn the tide of the war in favor of the Americans.
american revolution • revolutionary war • fort stanwix • nicholas herkimer • mohawk valley
The Battle of Oriskany was a fiercely fought wildnerness engagement in the American Revolution. Its outcome helped turn the tide of the war in favor of the Americans.
american revolution • revolutionary war • fort stanwix • nicholas herkimer • mohawk valley
General George Washington
Before George Washington became America's first President, he was its first general. General George Washington was indispensable to winning the American Revolution.
george washington • general george washington • general washington • facts on george washington • facts about george washington
Before George Washington became America's first President, he was its first general. General George Washington was indispensable to winning the American Revolution.
george washington • general george washington • general washington • facts on george washington • facts about george washington
General Mad Anthony Wayne's Ghost
Wayne is remembered as an accomplished United States Army Officer and for his courage. Not many people know about his burial, reburial and what was done to his body.
general mad anthony wayne’s ghost • general mad anthony wayne haunts fort ticonderoga • general mad anthony wayne haunts pennsylvania road • general mad anthony wayne haunts lake memphremagog • general mad anthony wayne haunts storm king pass
Wayne is remembered as an accomplished United States Army Officer and for his courage. Not many people know about his burial, reburial and what was done to his body.
general mad anthony wayne’s ghost • general mad anthony wayne haunts fort ticonderoga • general mad anthony wayne haunts pennsylvania road • general mad anthony wayne haunts lake memphremagog • general mad anthony wayne haunts storm king pass
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