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…

A statue by Daniel C. French at Concord Bridge.

The Concord Minute Man

A statue by Daniel C. French at Concord Bridge.

The house of Lydia Darrah (1728-1789). Lydia was a midwife and Philadelphia's first female undertaker. When British troops occupied Philadelphia in 1777, General William Howe took up residence across the street from the Darrah home. Lydia regularly collected information by eavesdropping and sent this information in code to the Continental Army.

Lydia Darrah's House

The house of Lydia Darrah (1728-1789). Lydia was a midwife and Philadelphia's first female undertaker.…

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…

(1728-1806) Soldier that became general of the Continental Army

General Horatio Gates

(1728-1806) Soldier that became general of the Continental Army

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…

A brigadier general in the Continental Army. He was from Marblehead, Massachusetts and was the first of many privateers to join the war.

Colonel Glover

A brigadier general in the Continental Army. He was from Marblehead, Massachusetts and was the first…

The site of the Guilford Courthouse battle, a pivotal battle of the American Revolution. This battle impelled the British general to take the road that would soon lead him to defeat.

Guilford Courthouse

The site of the Guilford Courthouse battle, a pivotal battle of the American Revolution. This battle…

Joseph Habersham (July 28, 1751 - November 17, 1815) was an American businessman, Georgia politician, soldier in the Continental Army, and Postmaster General of the United States.

Joseph Habersham

Joseph Habersham (July 28, 1751 - November 17, 1815) was an American businessman, Georgia politician,…

(1752-1827) Joined the Continental Army and was appointed as Secretary of War during the War of 1812

John Eager Howard

(1752-1827) Joined the Continental Army and was appointed as Secretary of War during the War of 1812

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…

Henry Knox (July 25, 1750 – October 25, 1806) was an American bookseller from Boston who became the chief artillery officer of the Continental Army and later the nation's first Secretary of War.

Henry Knox

Henry Knox (July 25, 1750 – October 25, 1806) was an American bookseller from Boston who became…

(1731-1782) Soldier who was appointed major general in the Continental army. He was dismissed from the army in 1780.

Charles Lee

(1731-1782) Soldier who was appointed major general in the Continental army. He was dismissed from the…

Charles Lee (February 6, 1732 – 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…

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…

"Marion and Lee could see the light of his camp-fires on the hills in the west. Whatever was done must be done quickly. But what could they do? They had no cannon; and even if they had, they could not batter down the fort; but a bright thought came to Colonel Mahan - to build a tower which would overlook the fortification. As soon as night came, all the axes in the camp were in use. The British could hear the choppers, and wondered what was going on; but they were astonished in the morning when they saw a tower high than the fort, and a swarm of men on the top firing through loop-holes, and picking off their rifles every man who showed his head above the parapet ... Before noon the Americans were in possession of the fort, and all its supplies."—Coffin, 1879

Marion and Lee Capturing Fort Watson

"Marion and Lee could see the light of his camp-fires on the hills in the west. Whatever was done must…

A depiction of General Marion and his troops in pursuit of the British.

Marion in Pursuit of the British

A depiction of General Marion and his troops in pursuit of the British.

A depiction of General Marion of the Continental Army inviting a British officer to dine with him.

Marion Inviting the British Officer to Dinner

A depiction of General Marion of the Continental Army inviting a British officer to dine with him.

(1728-1822) Major general in the Continental Army.

John Stark

(1728-1822) Major general in the Continental Army.

An illustration of George Washington crossing the Delaware River on December 25, 1776. This event occurred during the American Revolutionary War and was the first move in a surprise attack by the Continental Army against Hessian forces in New Jersey.

George Washington Crossing the Delaware

An illustration of George Washington crossing the Delaware River on December 25, 1776. This event occurred…

An illustration of George Washington directing the artillery at the Battle of Trenton in New Jersey. This battle took place on December 26, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War.

George Washington in Trenton

An illustration of George Washington directing the artillery at the Battle of Trenton in New Jersey.…

An illustration of George Washington and his army marching to Trenton, New Jersey, where the Battle of Trenton took place.

George Washington Marching to Trenton

An illustration of George Washington and his army marching to Trenton, New Jersey, where the Battle…

A battle of the American Revolution in 1780. Led by Abraham Buford, the men of the Continental Army in this battle were almost all slain and severely injured.

Battle of Waxhaws

A battle of the American Revolution in 1780. Led by Abraham Buford, the men of the Continental Army…

(1710-1776) Brigadier in the Continental Army.

General David Wooster

(1710-1776) Brigadier in the Continental Army.