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In late 1776, hope seemed nearly lost — until Washington crossed the Delaware. The victory at Trenton revived American morale when the cause was hanging by a thread.

Today we remember the men who marched through cold, snow, danger, and uncertainty.

What do you think gave Washington’s men the strength to cross the Delaware?
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The New York campaign continued with desperate fighting and difficult losses. Battles such as White Plains and Fort Washington & Fort Lee tested the young army.

The Revolution was not one easy march to victory. It was sacrifice, suffering, and perseverance.

Have you ever researched whether your ancestor served in the New York campaign?
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After independence was declared, the war became even more dangerous. The British struck hard in New York, and the Battle of Long Island became one of Washington’s greatest tests.

We are grateful for the men who endured defeat, retreat, hunger, and fear — and kept going.

How would you have felt watching Washington’s army retreat from New York?
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In 1776, Patriot victories at Moore’s Creek Bridge and Sullivan’s Island helped defend the Southern colonies from British advances.

These victories remind us that independence depended on local courage as much as national leadership.

Which Southern battle have you heard the least about?
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The Revolution spread beyond New England. At the Battle of Great Bridge, Patriot victory helped weaken British control in Virginia.

The fight for liberty was not confined to one colony or one battlefield. Men across the colonies stepped forward.

Were your ancestors in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina during the Revolution?
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The Battle of Bunker Hill proved that American militia could stand against trained British troops. Though the British took the ground, they paid a terrible price.

The men who fought there showed the world that Americans would not surrender easily.

Did you know Bunker Hill was technically a British victory, even though it proved American courage?
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The war was not only fought by large armies. Coastal communities and local militias also resisted British power, as seen in the Battle of Machias and the Battle of Chelsea Creek.

Independence was won by thousands of men whose names are often forgotten. Today, we remember them with gratitude.

Which Revolutionary War battle do you think deserves more attention?
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In the early months of the war, Patriot forces moved quickly to seize supplies, forts, and strategic positions. The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga gave the Americans valuable artillery that would later help force the British out of Boston.

Today we remember the boldness of those early fighters who took enormous risks before independence was even declared.

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After Lexington and Concord, the war centered around Boston. The Siege of Boston showed that the colonies were no longer merely protesting — they were resisting by force.

We remember the men who left farms, shops, homes, and families to stand together in a dangerous cause.

Can you imagine leaving your home and family to join the Siege of Boston?

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On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed the Committee of Five to draft the Declaration of Independence. But by then, the war had already begun. The first shots had been fired at Lexington and Concord, where ordinary men stood in harm’s way and changed history.

As we count down to Independence Day 2026, let’s remember the courage of the men who fought for liberty.

Did one of your ancestors live during the American Revolution? Shout their name in the comments!

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