Category Archives: Build up to Revolution

Revolutionary Symbols: The Pine Tree

Posted on May 9, 2014 by

The White Pine of New England.  It’s the Sequoia of the East Coast.  And it has a long history in the making of America.  It also plays a role in Revolution. Shortly after the first settlers arrived on the shores … Continue reading →

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The Coercive Acts – The Intolerable Acts

Posted on April 14, 2014 by

This is a brief down-and-dirty, so to speak, on the Coercive Acts/Intolerable Acts.  Just a quick overview to refresh your memory.  April 19th didn’t happen in a vacuum and sometimes we have to step back and look at the forest. … Continue reading →

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