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Tag Archives: Munroe Tavern
YES to Independence!
In just a few days, the people of Scotland will be voting on Independence. My Scot heart swells with pride at the thought. Independence. Scotland has not been their own country for over four hundred years. And yet, the brushfires … Continue reading
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
Posted in Retreating Redcoats, The Players
Tagged 1775, April 19, General Hugh Percy, Lexington and Concord, Munroe Tavern
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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
PC Nonsense: Adding Insult to Injury – Part One
Welcome to Munroe Tavern, the sign says, ‘Museum of the British Redcoats and Munroe Family Home.” Hold on one cotton-pickin’ minute there hoss! Are we talking about THE Munroe Tavern, here? A little backstory, please. On April 19th, 1775, Munroe … Continue reading
Posted in The Players, Writing History
Tagged 1775, April 19, Lexington and Concord, Munroe Tavern, Redcoats
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