Wife of Maj. John Dyke Acland, daughter of the first Earl of Ilchester.

Christina Harriet Acland

Wife of Maj. John Dyke Acland, daughter of the first Earl of Ilchester.

A British military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was with Burgoyne in his invasion of northern New York in 1777. check

Major John Dyke Acland

A British military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was with Burgoyne in his…

(1738-1789) An early American revolutionary and guerilla leader during the Vermont Republic, New Hampshire Grants, and the American Revolutionary War.

Ethan Allen

(1738-1789) An early American revolutionary and guerilla leader during the Vermont Republic, New Hampshire…

Ethan Allen was an early American revolutionary and guerilla leader who fought against the settlement of Vermont, and later for its independence during the American Revolutionary War.

Ethan Allen

Ethan Allen was an early American revolutionary and guerilla leader who fought against the settlement…

Major John Andre was a British army officer hanged as a spy during the American Revolutionary War, related to Benedict Arnold's attempted surrender.

John Andre

Major John Andre was a British army officer hanged as a spy during the American Revolutionary War, related…

Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot was a British admiral, who commanded the Royal Navy's North American station during the American War for Independence.

Marriott Arbuthnot

Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot was a British admiral, who commanded the Royal Navy's North American station…

John Armstrong was an American civil engineer and soldier who served as a major general in the Revolutionary War. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress for Pennsylvania.

John Armstrong

John Armstrong was an American civil engineer and soldier who served as a major general in the Revolutionary…

(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the Revolutionary war.

Benedict Arnold

(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the Revolutionary war.

(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the Revolutionary war.

Benedict Arnold

(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the Revolutionary war.

(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the American Revolutionary War.

Benedict Arnold

(1741-1801) Soldier who betrayed his country to Britain during the American Revolutionary War.

Lord Cornwallis Surrendered Yorktown to George Washington on October 19, 1781. The terms of surrender were documented in a formal "Articles of Capitulation".

One of the Articles of Capitulation with Cornwallis's Signature

Lord Cornwallis Surrendered Yorktown to George Washington on October 19, 1781. The terms of surrender…

Captain Charles Asgill was a British prisoner during the American Revolutionary War and was the subject of the "Asgill Affair."

Capt. Charles Asgill

Captain Charles Asgill was a British prisoner during the American Revolutionary War and was the subject…

Joshua Barney was a commodore in the United States Navy, born in Baltimore, Maryland, who served in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

Joshua Barney

Joshua Barney was a commodore in the United States Navy, born in Baltimore, Maryland, who served in…

John Barry was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later in the United States Navy. He is often credited as "The Father of the American Navy".

John Barry

John Barry was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later in…

William Barton (1748–1831) was an officer in the Continental Army during the American War of Independence who retired with the rank of colonel.

William Barton

William Barton (1748–1831) was an officer in the Continental Army during the American War of Independence…

(1734-1820) American pioneer and hunter.

Daniel Boone

(1734-1820) American pioneer and hunter.

Aaron Burr, Jr. was an American politician, Revolutionary War hero and adventurer. He served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson (1801–1805).

Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr, Jr. was an American politician, Revolutionary War hero and adventurer. He served as the…

Benjamin Chew (November 19, 1722 – January 20, 1810) was a fifth-generation American, a Quaker-born legal scholar, a prominent and successful Philadelphia lawyer, head of the Pennsylvania Judiciary System under both Colony and Commonwealth, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Province of Pennsylvania. Chew was well known for his precision and brevity in making legal arguments as well as his excellent memory, judgment, and knowledge of statutory law. His primary allegiance was to the supremacy of law and constitution. Pictured here is the residence of Justice Chew.

Chew's House

Benjamin Chew (November 19, 1722 – January 20, 1810) was a fifth-generation American, a Quaker-born…

Henry Clinton wrote a dispatch to Burgoyne and enclosed it in an elliptical silver bullet, small enough to be swallowed if necessary.

Clinton's Dispatch and Bullet

Henry Clinton wrote a dispatch to Burgoyne and enclosed it in an elliptical silver bullet, small enough…

"Battle ground at Concord. This view, looking southeast, is from the road leading to the village, by the way of the North Bridge, to the residence of Mr. Prescott Barrett. The point from which the sketch was made is upon an elevation a little north of that where the militia assembled under Colonel Barrett. The stream of water is the Concord, or Sudbury River. The site of the North Bridge is at the monument seen in the center of the picture. The monument stands upon the spot where the British were stationed, and in the plain, directly across the river from the monument, is the place where Davis and Hosmer, of the American militia, were killed. The house, the roof and gable of which are seen in the distance, just on the left of the largest tree, was the residence of the Reverend Dr. Ripley (afterward a chaplain in the army) at the time of the skirmish. It is upon the road elading to Concord village, which lies nearly half a mile beyond."—Lossing, 1851

Battleground at Concord

"Battle ground at Concord. This view, looking southeast, is from the road leading to the village, by…

Armand Louis de Gontaut, Duc de Lauzun, later duc de Biron, (April 13, 1747 – December 31, 1793) was a French soldier and politician, known for the part he played in the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars.

Armand Louis de Goutant Lauzun

Armand Louis de Gontaut, Duc de Lauzun, later duc de Biron, (April 13, 1747 – December 31, 1793)…

Monument to Johann von Robaii, Baron de Kalb a German soldier and volunteer who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Baron de Kalb's Monument

Monument to Johann von Robaii, Baron de Kalb a German soldier and volunteer who served as a major general…

Johann von Robaii, Baron de Kalb (June 19, 1721 – August 19, 1780) was a German soldier and volunteer who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Baron de Kalb

Johann von Robaii, Baron de Kalb (June 19, 1721 – August 19, 1780) was a German soldier and volunteer…

"While Paul Revere is riding out through Medford, Ebenezer Door, mounted on an old plod-jogging horse, with his saddle-bags flopping at every step of the animal, is going out over Boston Neck."—Coffin, 1879

Ebenezer Dorr

"While Paul Revere is riding out through Medford, Ebenezer Door, mounted on an old plod-jogging horse,…

The <em>Serapis</em> was a British frigate that was captured by the Americans during the American Revolutionary War.

Fight on the Deck of the Serapis

The Serapis was a British frigate that was captured by the Americans during the American Revolutionary…

Nicholas Fish (1758-1833) was an American Revolutionary soldier, born in New York City.

Nicholas Fish

Nicholas Fish (1758-1833) was an American Revolutionary soldier, born in New York City.

Thomas Gage (1719 - April 2, 1787) was a British general and commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775 during the early days of the American Revolution.

Thomas Gage

Thomas Gage (1719 - April 2, 1787) was a British general and commander in chief of the North American…

Horatio Lloyd Gates (circa 1727 - 10 April 1806) was a British soldier turned American general during the Revolutionary War.

Horatio Gates

Horatio Lloyd Gates (circa 1727 - 10 April 1806) was a British soldier turned American general during…

Emily Geiger rode 50 miles through British and Tory enemy territory to deliver a message to General Sumter. She was arrested, but then released and was able to deliver the message.

Emily Geiger's arrest

Emily Geiger rode 50 miles through British and Tory enemy territory to deliver a message to General…

George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death. This is the usual appearance of George III.

Usual Appearance of George III. About 1776 (From a sketch by Gear.)

George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and King…

Conrad Alexandre G&eacute;rard de Rayneval (12 December 1729&mdash;16 April 1790), also known as Conrad Alexandre G&eacute;rard, was a French diplomat, born at Masevaux in upper Alsace (now Haut-Rhin). He is best known as the first French diplomatic representative to the United States. His brother Joseph Matthias G&eacute;rard de Rayneval was also a diplomat. Early in 1778, under instructions from Vergennes, he conducted the negotiations with the American representatives, Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee, which resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the United States on February 6, 1778. In March, 1778, he sailed to America with d'Estaing's fleet, as the first accredited Minister from France to the United States. This post he held until superseded by the Chevalier de la Luzerne, in September, 1779.

Conrad Alexandre Gérard

Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval (12 December 1729—16 April 1790), also known as Conrad…

Mordecai Gist (1743-1792) was a general who commanded the Maryland Line in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Mordecai Gist

Mordecai Gist (1743-1792) was a general who commanded the Maryland Line in the Continental Army during…

Nathanael Greene was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. Here he is crossing the River Dan.

General Nathanael Greene Crossing the River Dan

Nathanael Greene was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. Here…

The Battle of Guilford Court House was a battle fought on March 15, 1781 inside the present-day city of Greensboro, North Carolina, during the American Revolutionary War.

The Battlefield of Guilford

The Battle of Guilford Court House was a battle fought on March 15, 1781 inside the present-day city…

Sergeant Hart nailing the colors to the flagstaff of Fort Sumter.

Sergeant Hart at Fort Sumter

Sergeant Hart nailing the colors to the flagstaff of Fort Sumter.

Esek Hopkins (26 April 1718 - 26 February 1802), was Commander in Chief of the Fleet throughout the American Revolutionary War.

Esek Hopkins

Esek Hopkins (26 April 1718 - 26 February 1802), was Commander in Chief of the Fleet throughout the…

Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe KG (8 March 1726 - 5 August 1799) was a British admiral, notable in particular for his service during the American War of Independence and French Revolutionary Wars.

Richard Howe

Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe KG (8 March 1726 - 5 August 1799) was a British admiral, notable in particular…

Robert Howe (1732 - December 14, 1786) was a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Robert Howe

Robert Howe (1732 - December 14, 1786) was a major general in the Continental Army during the American…

Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 - February 13, 1843), was a Commodore in the United States Navy.

Isaac Hull

Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 - February 13, 1843), was a Commodore in the United States Navy.

Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 - February 13, 1843), was a Commodore in the United States Navy.

Isaac Hull's Monument

Isaac Hull (March 9, 1773 - February 13, 1843), was a Commodore in the United States Navy.

William Hutchings was born in York, Maine in 1764. He was a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

William Hutchings

William Hutchings was born in York, Maine in 1764. He was a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary…

Thomas Hutchinson (September 9, 1711 - June 3, 1780) was the royal governor of Massachusetts from 1771 to 1774 and a prominent Loyalist in the years before the American Revolutionary War.

Thomas Hutchinson

Thomas Hutchinson (September 9, 1711 - June 3, 1780) was the royal governor of Massachusetts from 1771…

Independence Hall, Philadelphia where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Independence Hall

Independence Hall, Philadelphia where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

One of the prisons used by the British at New York during the American Revolutionary War.

The Jersey Prison Ship

One of the prisons used by the British at New York during the American Revolutionary War.

John Paul Jones being invested with the Order of Military Merit.

Jones Invested with the Order of Military Merit

John Paul Jones being invested with the Order of Military Merit.

John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747 &ndash; July 18, 1792) was America's first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War.

John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was America's first well-known naval fighter in…

The Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7, 1780, was an important Patriot victory in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War.

View at King's Mountain Battleground

The Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7, 1780, was an important Patriot victory in the Southern campaign…

The Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7, 1780, was an important Patriot victory in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War.

Monument on King's Mountain

The Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7, 1780, was an important Patriot victory in the Southern campaign…

Lafayette was a general in the American Revolutionary War and a leader of the Garde Nationale during the French Revolution.

General Lafayette

Lafayette was a general in the American Revolutionary War and a leader of the Garde Nationale during…

Lafayette was a general in the American Revolutionary War and a leader of the Garde Nationale during the French Revolution.

Lafayette in 1777

Lafayette was a general in the American Revolutionary War and a leader of the Garde Nationale during…

The tomb of General Lafayette.

Lafayette's Tomb

The tomb of General Lafayette.

Henry Laurens (March 6, 1724 &ndash; December 8, 1792) was an American merchant and rice planter from South Carolina who became a political leader during the Revolutionary War.

Henry Laurens

Henry Laurens (March 6, 1724 – December 8, 1792) was an American merchant and rice planter from…

Charles Lee (February 6, 1732 &ndash; October 2, 1782) was a British soldier turned Virginia planter who was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War.

Charles Lee

Charles Lee (February 6, 1732 – October 2, 1782) was a British soldier turned Virginia planter…

Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756–March 25, 1818) was an early American patriot who served as the Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. During the American Revolution, Lee served as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army and earned the name Light Horse Harry.

Henry Lee

Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756–March 25, 1818) was an early American patriot who served as the Governor…

A view of the Battle of Lexington during the American Revolutionary War.

Battle of Lexington

A view of the Battle of Lexington during the American Revolutionary War.

Benjamin Lincoln (January 24, 1733-May 9, 1810) was an American army officer. He served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Benjamin Lincoln

Benjamin Lincoln (January 24, 1733-May 9, 1810) was an American army officer. He served as a major general…

William Livingston (November 30, 1723 – July 25, 1790) served as the Governor of New Jersey (1776–1790) during the American Revolutionary War and was a signer of the United States Constitution.

William Livingston

William Livingston (November 30, 1723 – July 25, 1790) served as the Governor of New Jersey (1776–1790)…

At the Battle of Long Island, in August of 1776, Stirling led the 1st Maryland Regiment in repeated attacks against a superior British force at the Old Stone House near what is today named the Gowanus Canal and took heavy casualties.

Lord Stirling's Last Stand Around the Cortelyou House

At the Battle of Long Island, in August of 1776, Stirling led the 1st Maryland Regiment in repeated…

Lachlan McIntosh (March 17, 1725 &ndash; February 20, 1806) was an American military and political leader during the American Revolution and the early United States.

Lachlan McIntosh

Lachlan McIntosh (March 17, 1725 – February 20, 1806) was an American military and political leader…

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to John Paul Jones, America's first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War.

Gold Medal Awarded to John Paul Jones (Back)

The Congressional Gold Medal awarded to John Paul Jones, America's first well-known naval fighter in…