Tag: history
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Exploring New York’s Revolutionary War Flags: A Legacy of Liberty
One of the most difficult things about writing about the Revolutionary War is trying to imagine what an American soldier would have seen and felt. Imagine yourself as an Albany County militia man at the Battle of Saratoga. You’ve just emerged from the woods and are forming up into lines for battle. Ahead of you…
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The Saga of Timothy Tickler
In late 18th century America, the most petty, brutal political battles were often duked out on newspaper pages. It was common practice for one to publish their political opinions under a pseudonym. John Dickinson penned his famous series of essays under the simple “A Farmer”, Thomas Paine often wrote as “Vox Populi”, and the writers…
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Lives of Livingston Ladies: Margaret Beekman Livingston
Margaret Beekman Livingston was born on March 1st, 1724 – meaning Happy Belated 301st, Margaret! After losing her mother at a young age, Margaret’s father, Henry Beekman, sent her to live with an aunt in Brooklyn. The idea of a widower raising a daughter alone was not socially acceptable in the Colonial Era (nor by…
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The Chancellor’s Coffee Urn: Coffee and Consumption in the Colonies
“When I first came to this House it was late in the Afternoon, and I had ridden 35 miles at least. “Madam” I said to Mrs. Huston, “is it lawfull for a weary Traveller to refresh himself with a Dish of Tea provided it has been honestly smuggled or paid no Duties?” / “No sir,…
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Create Your Own History at Clermont State Historic Site
Welcome to Clermont State Historic Site, where breathtaking views of the river and mountains awaits you! Home to the Livingstons, Clermont offers the perfect outdoor wedding venue for those seeking to exchange their vows amidst nature’s beauty. With Clermont’s serene surroundings and historic significance, this venue provides a unique and unforgettable experience for your special…
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Lafayette’s Visit to Clermont
When President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit America in 1824, he hoped a visit by the last major general of the American Revolution would spark patriotism in the American people. Lafayette saw it as a break from France, a break from the legislature, and a break from King Charles X, who…
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Forced To Serve
The system of slavery was so deeply ingrained in colonial American culture that when white officers joined the Continental Army they brought along a valet. This was a delicate way of saying that they were bringing an enslaved man to war, for no pay, to take care of them and sometimes even put them in…
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