Steuben: How a Disgraced Prussian Volunteer Transformed America’s Struggling Army
Baron von Steuben in Valley Forge. We’ve all heard the story: a pedophile Prussian officer drilling the Continental Army in the coldest winter of the American Revolution. It’s a good story—except most of it is false, and the rest is only half true. First, his name was Baron de Steuben – not von Steuben (see […]
Christmas in the Revolutionary Era: Traditions, War, Nation-Building – Part III
Christmas Beyond Washington’s Crossing This post isn’t just about dramatic Christmas moments from the American Revolution, like Washington crossing the Delaware River, nor is it a light look at decorations, caroling, or festive foods. Instead, it explores the evolution of how we Americans have observed and celebrated Christmas, which, in many ways, is revealing of […]
Christmas in the Revolutionary Era: Traditions, War, Nation-Building – Part II
Christmas Beyond Washington’s Crossing This post isn’t just about dramatic Christmas moments from the American Revolution, like Washington crossing the Delaware River, nor is it a light look at decorations, caroling, or festive foods. Instead, it explores the evolution of how we Americans have observed and celebrated Christmas, which, in many ways, is revealing of […]
Christmas in the Revolutionary Era: Traditions, War, Nation-Building – Part 1
Christmas Beyond Washington’s Crossing This post isn’t just about dramatic Christmas moments from the American Revolution, like Washington crossing the Delaware River, nor is it a light look at decorations, caroling, or festive foods. Instead, it explores the evolution of how we Americans have observed and celebrated Christmas, which, in many ways, is revealing of […]
