Revolutionary War
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The Battle for Sullivan’s Island
As Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five presented their first draft of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on June 28, 1776, several British warships and thousands of troops were massing around Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina. The pitched battle for the sandy barrier island at the mouth of Charleston Harbor that played out over the course of that June day was one of the most significant…
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Kids Dig Into History to Discover Revolutionary War Fort
Beaver Area Heritage MuseumOne River Road Extension Beaver, PA 15009 Children and families are invited to enjoy the “Fort McIntosh: Its People and Archaeology” exhibit to learn more about Beaver’s Revolutionary War fort, the very first home of the permanent U.S. Army in peacetime! Step back in time and explore “Fort McIntosh: Its People and Archaeology”! Families and children can learn…
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