Category Archives: Minutemen and Militia

Captain David Brown – Concord

Captain David Brown was the leader of the Concord Minutemen.  He had trained and drilled his company (about forty men) within sight of the North Bridge.  His home was very nearby. Captain Brown and his wife Abigail Munroe (no doubt … Continue reading

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Moonlight and Messengers

When Paul Revere and two cohorts rowed across the Charles River from Boston to Charleston to begin his infamous “midnight ride,”  there were a few very tense moments.  It was just after ten o’clock on the night of April 18th, … Continue reading

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Who are Roger’s Rangers?

As you read about the Militia men and Minutemen in 1775, you often find reference to Rogers Rangers?  So just who were these guys? Well, today’s US Army Rangers claim a heritage back to Maj. Robert Rogers and his specially … Continue reading

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