Author: Joshua Horn

Joshua Horn is a writer and computer programmer from Youngsville, North Carolina. His particular interest in is military history, and he has led tours to many of the important sites from the American Revolution. He holds a Bachelor's degree in history from Thomas Edison State College. His research has covered a variety of eras, including writing the script for the documentary series Discerning History: War Between the States. More of his work can be found on DiscerningHistory.com.

People Posted on November 9, 2015August 28, 2016

Peter Muhlenberg: The Pastor Turned Soldier

America has many heroes from its War for Independence, but one who is rarely remembered is Virginia’s Maj. Gen. John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg. If he is ever mentioned, it is usually as part of a legend in which he removed his robes after preaching a sermon to reveal a Continental uniform underneath, then proceeded to […]

by Joshua Horn