Dunmore’s Proclamation

Features, Historic Sites, News December 17, 2018 December 16, 2018

Recognizing the Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing

by Patrick H. Hannum

November 10, 1775 was an important day in both Great Britain and America. Lord George Germain assumed duties as the Secretary of State for…

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1. Adam E Zielinski The Engagement at Woodlane: Precursor to the Battle of Iron Works Hill, a Key to the American Victory at Trenton

Jason, Thanks for the read and your interest. Our conclusion for the site of the church, aside from that 1859 article I mentioned, comes mostly from deciphering Ewald's journal, i.e.…
2. Jason Wickersty The Engagement at Woodlane: Precursor to the Battle of Iron Works Hill, a Key to the American Victory at Trenton

Interesting! I'm curious what sealed the deal in deciding that the Woodlane meeting house was the site of the action, as opposed to the extant 1775 meetinghouse on High and…
3. Adam E Zielinski The Engagement at Woodlane: Precursor to the Battle of Iron Works Hill, a Key to the American Victory at Trenton

Larry, Thank you for the kind words and your continued contributions to our area's history. I'll be using more maps in our presentation next Saturday, December 14th at the Mount…