Category Archives: Symbols of the American Revolution

The British Red Ensign Flag

Posted on July 17, 2014 by

The British Red Ensign Flag (top) was the flag that flew over the American Colonies after 1707. It was a combination of the English Red Ensign Flag (middle) and the Scottish Red Ensign (bottom). In 1707, Scotland’s Parliament, despite the … Continue reading →

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Sons of Liberty Flag

Posted on July 10, 2014 by

     We’ve all heard of the Sons of Liberty.  They were the secret group of Patriots who organized the Boston Tea Party.  But they were so much more.      They kept track of British troop movements, rode in secret missions … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Symbols – the Snake

Posted on June 19, 2014 by

The snake as a symbol for the Revolution was an invention of Ben Franklin. It began with a satire Franklin wrote in 1751, criticizing the practice of Great Britain sending their violent criminals to the Americas to get rid of … Continue reading →

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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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