Dynamic History

I’m still processing all the history I took in while visiting Boston a couple of weeks ago. It was one of those “if only I had more time” experiences. However, truth be told, there will never be enough time for me to learn all that I want about the American Revolution. History is not static—there are discoveries still being made about that era. In New York, an excavating company recently unearthed what is believed to be a burial ground for hundreds of soldiers from the war. It seems that every year new books surface with fresh information about the generals, battles, and events of the conflict. And just the other day I downloaded an application called “Revolutionary War” to my cell phone. I just have to touch a small icon, and instantly I have a wealth of history at my fingertips. It gives me “on this day” information, and when I do a simple word search (“Revere,” “Bunker Hill,” etc.) I am provided with reading material, facts, quotes, and trivia about this pivotal moment in our county’s history.

Boston!

Earlier this week I was in Boston and took the time to follow some of the Freedom Trail. Visiting such places as Paul Revere's house, Copp's Hill Burying Ground, the Old State House Museum, and the Old North Church can leave you speechless--especially when you realize you're standing where our Founding Fathers and many Patriots once stood. I was able to get a private tour of the Old North Church and climbed to the top of the steeple, where the two lanterns that signaled the start of the war once hung. Be on the lookout for a few articles in upcoming issues of Patriots of the American Revolution on the Old North Church and the new Boston Tea Party Museum, which is scheduled to open in late 2010.

 

Patriotically,

T. M. Jacobs

Update: Boston Bound!

There is a lot of excitement at Patriots of the American Revolution! First, be sure to visit our newly revamped website (www.patriotsar.com). Second, we now also have a Facebook page. Third, the September/October issue is in the final editing stage, and will be in the mail-stream towards the end of August. Last of all, I will be in Boston August 5-8, visiting various historic sites associated with the American Revolution--so be on the lookout for a series of postings as I step back in time.