Today Day in HIstory: British capture and burn Washington 1814

War of 1812

During the War of 1812, British forces under General Robert Ross overwhelm American militiamen at the Battle of Bladensburg, Maryland, and march unopposed into Washington, D.C. Most congressmen and officials fled the nation’s capital as soon as word came of the American defeat, but President James Madison and his wife, Dolley, escaped just before the invaders arrived. Earlier in the day, President Madison had been present at the Battle of Bladensburg and had at one point actually taken command of one of the few remaining American batteries, thus becoming the first and only president to exercise in actual battle his authority as commander in chief.

THE MINUTEMEN

Minuteman statue, Lexington

It is common historical fact that most American laws of 1700’s were derived from British Common law and that much the “thinking” of America’s forefathers and lawmakers at that time,  is still applicable today.

Eyes of the Revolutionary War

I thought this would be a fitting post for #throwbackthursday. The image is rather eerie to me; maybe it’s the age. Below is a little history about the Soldier. I think this is a pretty cool find! Enjoy.

Unsung Heroins: Our Founding Mothers

The Roles of Women in the Revolutionary War

Women in the Revolutionary War took on many roles, some were traditional while others were unconventional and scandalous for the time. From supportive roles like nurses, cooks and maids to more direct roles such as secret soldiers and spies, women did more than their share to help win America’s independence.