Pamela Murrow

Pamela Murrow, a native of Indiana, has devoted many years to finding and transcribing letters from the 18th century. Her recent book, Unending Passions: The Knox Letters, delves into the private lives of Henry and Lucy Knox. General Knox became the first Secretary of War after his distinguished service as head of artillery during the Revolutionary War.

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People October 25, 2013 August 28, 2016

10 Amazing Women of the Revolutionary War

“I desire you would remember the ladies” -March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams to her husband, John Adams After reading the “Most Overrated Revolutionary” and…

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Food & Lifestyle July 4, 2013 August 28, 2016

It’s Not All Burgers and Beer

“The day will be most memorable in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations…

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Food & Lifestyle March 14, 2013 August 28, 2016

The Role of Dancing

There are countless reasons why and how people do things for amusement. But, in Colonial America there were at least three reasons that influenced…

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Food & Lifestyle February 27, 2013 August 28, 2016

How They Loved Their Spirits

Colonial Americans loved their rum – and their port, and their Madeira, and their beer. Many of them were confident that alcohol could cure…

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Prewar Conflict (<1775) February 4, 2013 August 28, 2016

The Pine Tree Riot

Who can call to mind the Pine Tree Riot? Until recently, this act of defiance to accepting British authority was one with which I…