Stories of American History

Council of War at Crown Point Greetings, today I will talk about a council of war held at Crown Point in New York. From the Book The American Revolution - 1776 The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

The colonies suffered emotional ebbs and flows as the fateful year of 1776 unfolded. In the north the British army drove the American invasion force slowly back south. Henry Knox struggled over icy rivers and frozen terrain as he hauled his "Noble Train of Artillery," south to aid Washington's siege of Boston. When he arrived, Washington used Knox's hard-fought cannon to force...

Independence Day Greetings, today I will talk about the evolution of the Declaration of Independence in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. From the Book The American Revolution - 1776 The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page

Battle of Sullivan's Island Greetings, today I will talk about one of the most important battles that took place during the early years of the American Revolution, the Battle of Sullivan's Island near Charleston, South Carolina. South Carolina at the time was the riches of the 13 colonies and supplied most of rice and indigo for the colonies.  From the Book The American Revolution - 1776...

Clearing the Last Ships From Boston Harbor Greetings, today the author talks about how General Benjamin Lincoln cleared the last British ships from Boston Harbor and other important events of the week of June 14 - 20. From the Book The American Revolution - 1776 The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube Th...

June 7, 1776 - Richard Henry Lee Introduced Resolution for Declaration of Independence This week the author discusses the events of the week of June 7 - 13. This was the week that Richard Henry Lee introduced the Resolution of Declaration of Independence to Congress.  From the Book The American Revolution - 1776 The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Tw...

Thomas Hickey Joins Conspiracy to Kill Washington Today I will talk about the beginning of the plot to assassinate, or kidnap, General George Washington. I will also relate some of the other events that happed that week. To read the full versions, purchase and read my book, The American Revolution - 1776. It is part of the United State History Series You can enjoy the preceding book 1775, which is...

A Busy Week During the Revolution Greetings, today I will relate a series of events in May 1776. No big events occurred during the week of May 24 - 31, however a potpourri of smaller, consequential events took place that would have important results later on. This an excerpt from my book, 1776. The book is now finished and is available on Amazon in softbound, ebook and audio book formats.  It is p...

The Road to Independence  - Forming Local Governments Today the author talks about the steps Congress and Virginia took to replace the governance provided by the Royal Governors, who had either deserted the colony they governed or had become largely impotent. This an excerpt from his book, 1776. The book is in the final edit phase and publishing will begin on May 11  It will be part of the Time Li...

General Charles Cornwallis Arrives America Today the author talks about General Cornwallis' arrival in America and some of the other events of May 2 through May 9. This an excerpt from his book, 1776. The book is in the final edit phase and publishing will begin on May 11  It will be part of the Time Line of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is availab...

The First Thirteen Colonies Greetings, today I will move away temporarily from our recounting of the events of 1776 and I will talk about my newest book, The First 13, available now on Amazon as well as other online book retailers.  https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2026/04/13/the-first-thirteen-colonies/ The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Auth...

Greetings, today I will talk about the Germans agreeing to send mercenary troops to the colonies to fight the American rebels. This is an excerpt from my book, 1776. I have finished the book and am in the editing phase. I hope to release it in Mid May. Timeline of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.   Just...

In this episode the author discusses a war over land erupted between the Yankees and Pennamites in 1775. This is an excerpt from my book, 1776. I am still writing this book, which I hope to release in April or May of this year. It will be part of the Timeline of United States History Series Meanwhile, you can enjoy the book 1775, which is available on the website, www.mossyfeetbooks.com.   Just cl...