The battles for Concord and Lexington have become recognized as the starting point of the American War for Independence. "The shot heard round the world" is the way many would describe it. Of course it wasn't heard around the world literally. Rather, it was an event that echoed across the continents of the globe, shocking … Continue reading The Midnight Riders of 1775
American Revolution
Common Sense For Today
Some of you may have noticed the absence of a post last week. This was due to me having caught the Influenza A bug that has been going around, and being sick enough that a blog post just wasn't going to happen. But I'm back this week with pep and vigor! On January 10, 1776, … Continue reading Common Sense For Today
A Revolutionary Miracle// Miracles In American History
It has been a hot second since I have done a "Miracle In History" post here on the blog. No, I haven't exhausted the incredible workings of The Timeless Anchor throughout history's pages. So don't go getting any crazy ideas. I'll be fan-girling history's greatest miracles for as long as I live. Which is why … Continue reading A Revolutionary Miracle// Miracles In American History
The Cost To Be Free
Happy Independence Day! You all had to know that I have been waiting for this moment to come since...let's be real here...since July 5th of last year. 😆 Independence Day holds so much significance to me. It's by far one of my absolute favorite holidays! It's the day we celebrate the profound courage and bravery … Continue reading The Cost To Be Free
Rhode Island Independence Day
Most of us have heard of America's Independence Day, (I would hope anyway 😉), but not many have heard of Rhode Island Independence Day. What even is it? Not long ago I did an entire post on Baptist involvement in our nation's fight for Independence. If you missed it, make sure to check it out! … Continue reading Rhode Island Independence Day
Baptists: Champions of Liberty// American history that schools won’t teach you
As most of you I'm sure have come to realize, I am proudly Baptist and American. I make no efforts to hide it. This comes as a terrible shock to most of you, I know. 😉 But why does the name Baptist mean so much to me? Why will I most gladly be labeled as … Continue reading Baptists: Champions of Liberty// American history that schools won’t teach you
The British Prison Ship by Philip Freneau
Several weeks ago I did a post on England's Concentration Camps during the War for Independence. In that post I quoted a few lines from an American soldier held on board one of these infamous prison ships. Philip Freneau has come to be known as the Poet of the American Revolution. As I have read … Continue reading The British Prison Ship by Philip Freneau
Yankee Doodle// History of the Song
Any red blooded American has engrained in their memory the lyrics and tune to the historic folksong, Yankee Doodle. As children we grow up singing and whistling it, and as adults we do the same . (Yeah, don't act like you're too cool for that.) It's become a symbol and emblem of America and patriotism. … Continue reading Yankee Doodle// History of the Song
Blood In The Snow: The Winter That Forged America
At the very heart of the American Spirit lies a name that we all recognize: Valley Forge. It was the winter our fledgling nation was tried to the breaking point—and lived to fight another day. There are some misconceptions though about exactly what the situation was regarding Valley Forge. Many claim that our soldiers were … Continue reading Blood In The Snow: The Winter That Forged America
Seeking The Timeless Anchor 