Tag Archives: 1775

The Green Mountain Boys Flag

The Green Mountain Boys, under the command of Ethan Allen marched under this flag.  This militia group was from the New Hampshire Grants that later became Vermont.  This militia formed to protect their land grants which were granted by New … Continue reading

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Lives Erased from History

If you’ve been around the Revive 1775 blog for a while, you know the incredible story of April 19th, 1775. Or at least you know the overarching story.  But the life of the story is in the details.  Wouldn’t you … Continue reading

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No Fairy Tales Needed

Mrs. Pamela Fisk of Arlington is ninety-four years of age, and her stories seem like a new chapter in the history of April 19, 1775. Mrs. Fisk is a granddaughter of Francis Brown and of Edmund Munroe, both of Lexington, … Continue reading

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A libel on their character. . .

     I may have blogged about this before. One sometimes loses track. But I continue to read through the History of the Town of Lexington by Charles Hudson, published in 1868. It is so beautifully written and gives such an … Continue reading

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Classic New England “Democracy” in Concord

It’s early morning in Concord, April 19th, 1775. Young Dr. Samuel Prescott rode through, alerting the town to the oncoming Redcoats. By morning three groups of men gathered in the center of town. The Minutemen – these were the young … Continue reading

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General Percy’s Really Bad Day

“Farmers and merchants with pitchforks.” That’s what the Redcoats thought we were. And the terms were said with jeers and taunts. One of the most vocal in the British derision of the American Patriots was from Lieutenant-General Hugh Percy, 2nd … Continue reading

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The British Red Ensign Flag

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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Robert Munroe – Part 1

From: Proceedings of Lexington Historical Society and papers relating to the history of the town ROBERT MUNROE. Read by G. W. Sampson, Oct. 12, 1857. Among old Lexington families, the Munroes stand second to none. In civil life or in … Continue reading

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The tragic life of John Raymond

John Raymond’s murder at the hands of drunken British soldiers on April 19th, 1775 capped a life etched with misfortune. His parents owned a tavern on property across the street from Munroe Tavern that was beseiged with financial problems.  Apparently … Continue reading

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Whilst I was reading “April Morning”

I’ve always been hesitant to read history.  Not because I don’t love history.  I do.  And historical fiction is such a pleasant way to learn history.  But with some history – that which is awash in politics – how can … Continue reading

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