From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of the Patriots during the 1778-1781 Southern Campaign. And while these battles draw most of the attention, daily life among citizens and non-combatants continued on the […]
This presentation considers Lafayette’s arrival within the broader maritime history of Georgetown and surrounding areas from the colonial period through the American Civil War. Taking the history of North Island as its starting point, it will examine the evolving relationship between free and enslaved residents and the waterscapes that shaped their daily lives in a […]