Lecture —The Formation of the Continental Army
October 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
In 1775, the rebellious Americans had to form a standing army to protect their rights and defend themselves against occupying British forces. On June 14, 1775, shortly before the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, the Second Continental Congress passed…
Revolutionary Beginnings
March 1, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Revolutionary Beginnings: War and Remembrance in the First Year of America’s Fight for Independence
The War for American Independence began on April 19, 1775 — 250 years ago this spring — with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts…