Tag Archives: Sons of Liberty

A libel on their character. . .

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

     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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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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Robert Munroe – Part 1

Posted on July 14, 2014 by

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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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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