The state, and especially the city of philadelphia, played a critical role in the american revolution. Pa extensive historical archives and book holdings related to pennsylvania history. Britains occupation of philadelphia during the american revolution. In 1993 he won the pulitzer prize for the radicalism of the american revolution.
History of berks county, pennsylvania, in the revolution, from 1774 to 1783. The cards are arranged alphabetically by surname of officer. Pennsylvania in the american revolution filed under. Simons wonderfully illustrated and written book should serve as the entry into philadelphias history for a variety of audiences. Map of pennsylvania s disputed borders support of the struggle for independence came slowly to the scotsirish and german settlers who lived on the pennsylvania frontiers. A place to celebrate the history of the great state of pa. The politics of war in early pennsylvania early american studies. History of berks county, pennsylvania in the revolution, from 1774 to 1783 family history library history of the first regt pennsylvania reserve cavalry us gen web. It covers not only the citys surrounding counties of bucks and chester but also the interior areas of the lehigh, schuylkill, susquehanna, and juniata river valleys.
The american patriots in the thirteen colonies defeated the british in the american revolutionary war 17751783 with the assistance of france, winning independence from great britain and establishing the united states of america. Home pennsylvania society of sons of the revolution. From one perspective the american revolution was a conservative. For more information, and to purchase current issues of the journal, please visit the senator john heinz history center website for western pennsylvania history. The revolutionary war 177583, also known as the american revolution, arose from growing tensions between residents of great britains. The american revolution was a colonial revolt which occurred between 1765 and 1783. Independence to the civil war pennsylvania historical. Founding father robert morris said, you will consider philadelphia, from its centrical situation, the extent of its commerce, the number of its artificers. The guide to the american revolutionary war in pennsylvania, delaware. The 1106 page history of york county, pennsylvania from the earliest period to the present time, divided into general, special, township and borough histories, with a biographical department appended can be found in the pennsylvania section of. The american revolution in the pennsylvania hinterland john b. Like most of the other colonies, pennsylvania figured prominently in both the developing crisis and the war itself.
Organized between october 25 november 26, 1775 at philadelphia to consist of 8 companies from philadelphia, philadelphia city, northampton, berks and bucks counties. The pennsylvania frontier was also the scene of action. Scholars of early pennsylvania, the american revolution, and especially of frontier studies will find speros book immensely valuable to understanding the intersection of all three. The first is to provide a history of the blair county chapter of the pennsylvania society of the sons of the american revolution.
Pennsylvania regiments in the continental army american. The colonials were proud to be british subjects, but for years they had been left alone to manage their own affairs. These events were part of much larger national or international conflicts, but the authors effectively integrate pennsylvanias role and contributions to each. Pennsylvanias capital, philadelphia, was the site of the first and second continental congresses in 1774 and 1775, the latter of which produced the declaration of independence, sparking the american revolution. Henry drinker, on deposit at the historical society of pennsylvania. We are proud to have 95 active chapters in six districts, with more than 6,400 members. The american revolution in the pennsylvania hinterland frantz. Manuscript group 370 pennsylvania society of the sons of the american revolution records ca. Of the original thirteen colonies, pennsylvania had the largest number of polish settlers the first in a continuing stream of migrants who injected strong elements of polish culture into the keystone state. Opposition in pennsylvania to the american revolution contributions in american history ousterhout, anne m. The americans were outnumbered by more than four to one and were completely routed in what is known as the wyoming valley massacre. The first continental congress was a convention of delegates from twelve british north american colonies that met on september 5, 1774, at carpenters hall in philadelphia, pennsylvania, early in the american revolution.
A longlost book from the revolutionary war era has returned to pennsylvania. Today, the historical and museum commission has extensively restored. A source guide for genealogists and historians provides detailed information on the availability of manuscript and archival material that exists for the keystone state for the period of the revolutionary war along with listings of historical and genealogical studies that have been published and which supplement the original sources. Mother bedford the pennsylvania frontier of the 1700s. The johnstown flood by david mccullough, in the seven mountains. A source guide for genealogists and historians provides detailed information on the availability of manuscript and archival material that exists for the keystone state for the period of the revolutionary war along with listings of historical and genealogical studies that have been published and which. In frontier country, patrick spero addresses one of the most important and controversial subjects in american history.
William penn association, 1937, by federal writers project pa. Pennsylvania in the american revolution the society of the. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the british crown and many north american colonists. Bezansondaley, prices and inflation during the american revolution. The regiment was authorized on october 12, 1775 in the continental army as the 1st pennsylvania battalion. The museum of the american revolution, expected to open in philadelphia in late 2016, will focus on the history of the rebellion of the north american colonies against british rule, providing visitors with insight into the lives of those who influenced and experienced. Sarah sally wister a girl living in pennsylvania during the american revolution who was the author of sally wisters journal, a firsthand account of life in the nearby countryside during the british occupation of philadelphia in 177778. In the revolution, from 1774 to 1783, morton luther montgomery. The revolutionary war 177583, also known as the american revolution, arose.
In 1970 his book the creation of the american republic 17761787 was nominated for the national book award and received the bancroft and john h. History of berks county, pennsylvania, in the revolution. Countering the modern conception of the american frontier as an area of expansion, spero employs the eighteenthcentury meaning of the term to show how colonists understood it as a vulnerable, militarized boundary. Soldiersunited statesregisters pennsylvania, schotts corps, colonel smiths regiment, swopes regiment flying camp, watts regiment flying camp, german regiment, colonel samuel miles rifle regiment, blacks company york county militia, captain john boyds company of rangers. Volume reel 0838 american revolutionary war service records.
In the revolution, from 1774 to 1783 american county histories pa only history of berks county, pennsylvania. Pennsylvania history revolution, 17751783 a bid for liberty. The revolutionary war 177583, also known as the american revolution, arose from growing tensions between residents of great britains north american colonies and the colonial government. This book is very accessible to the general reader as well.
Dar publications daughters of the american revolution. Explaining pennsylvanias militia journal of the american. The british defeated the americans at brandywine creek, pennsylvania, on. In the revolution, from 1774 to 1783 morton luther montgomery c. The history of oldbedford county, pennsylvania during the american revolutionary war period. This book gives a history of the cities along the route paying special attention to the american revolution and. Index card file of the names of pennsylvania militia officers who served during the american revolution, in indian campaigns in northwestern pennsylvania, and in quelling the whiskey rebellion.
Perfect for history buffs and fans of the broadway hit show hamilton. The blair county chapter encompasses the region that includes bedford, blair, fulton and huntingdon counties, pennsylvania. After the war, pennsylvania became the second state, after delaware, to ratify the u. On these pages you will find not only references to bedford countys role in the american revolutionary war, but also a wealth of information pertaining to private and public life in the pennsylvania frontier of the revolutionary and colonial periods. Frontier country patrick spero university of pennsylvania. Dec 27, 20 the 1106 page history of york county, pennsylvania from the earliest period to the present time, divided into general, special, township and borough histories, with a biographical department appended can be found in the pennsylvania section of our american county histories collection. Welcome to the archives records information access system.
Pennsylvania german, 17th and 18thcentury germanspeaking settlers in pennsylvania and their descendants. New book traces world of trouble early american couple faced for. American history, american studies university of pennsylvania. Settlers, fearing attack by combined british and native american forces, took up a fortified position near wilkesbarre in july 1778. A look inside the history of york county, pennsylvania. Cheers to fascinating american revolution history and happy reading. During the american revolution the battles fought on pennsylvanias frontier were more complicated and savage than those waged along the eastern seaboard.
In 1734, he brought out an edition of the constitutions, the fist masonic book to be published on the american continent. The 100 best american revolution books of all time journal of the. The politics of war in early pennsylvania early american studies spero, patrick on. Pennsylvania state history of the daughters of the american. The volume is part of the pennsylvania history series published by the pennsylvania historical association in partnership with temple university press. Philadelphia served as the capital throughout much of the revolution and was the meeting place for the first and second continental congress. The guide to the american revolutionary war in pennsylvania. Emigrating from southern germany palatinate, bavaria, saxony, etc.
During the american revolution the battles fought on pennsylvania s frontier were more complicated and savage than those waged along the eastern seaboard. Opposition in pennsylvania to the american revolution contributions in american history. Online publishing support for western pennsylvania history is provided by the penn state university libraries open publishing program, in partnership with the publisher, the senator. Welcome to the pennsylvania society of sons of the revolution a hereditary society formed in 1888 to honor and perpetuate the ideals, courage and sacrifice of our ancestors who served in the cause for freedom through the american revolution. Given pennsylvanias location and history, the most extensive chapters of the book center on the colonial, american revolution, and civil war eras. The grand lodge of pennsylvania came into existence and its real history begins when benjamin franklin was raised a master mason about 1730 or 1731. Pennsylvanias part in the american revolution was complicated by political changes. New book traces world of trouble early american couple faced for neutrality. The disaffected aaron sullivan university of pennsylvania.
The pennsylvania state society daughters of the american revolution pssdar is represented by women of all backgrounds. Map of pennsylvanias disputed borders support of the struggle for independence came slowly to the scotsirish and german settlers who lived on the pennsylvania frontiers. Now that there was peace with france, the british government decided to keep the growing american colonies under stricter control. Pennsylvania became a royal province briefly from 1692 to 1694, when penn lost his power over the conflict between the proprietary and popular elements, but the colony then resumed under the proprietary government until the american revolution. This booklet follows the history of the polish presence into the revolutionary era. Ebookpennsylvania in the american revolution pdf dar.
This book moves the story of pennsylvanias pivotal role in the american revolution. Since 1969 he has been at brown university, where he is a professor of history. Pennsylvania was the site of key events and places related to the american revolution. This painting depicts lady liberty and newly freed african americans, surrounded by books, paint. Museum of the american revolution historical society of. This book moves the story of pennsylvanias pivotal role in the american revolution beyond familiar philadelphia into the rural areas to the north and west. History of berks county, pennsylvania in the revolution, from 1774 to 1783 genealogy gophers. Being an account of the resolutions and declarations of independence adopted in the colony of pennsylvania, 1774 to 1776 philadelphia. Pennsylvania state history of the daughters of the american revolution, 1976. American revolution 177583, insurrection by which of great britains north american colonies won political independence and went on to form the united states of america. The pennsylvania branch of the society of the sons of the american revolution passar was set up in 1893 and has a membership consisting of lineal descendants of people who fought in the american revolutionary war. Here you will find information about the object, history and purpose of the society, as well as read more. The pennsylvania railroad is an early history of the pennsylvania railroad as it was in the 1870s shortly after the first common carrier railroad was built in 1829. Explaining pennsylvanias militia by thomas verenna since writing several articles for this journal about the role of pennsylvanias militia in americas war for independence, ive received a lot of confused inquiries about the organization of the militia because, well, its a confusing subject.
The museum of the american revolution, expected to open in philadelphia in late 2016, will focus on the history of the rebellion of the north american colonies against british rule, providing visitors with insight into the lives of those who influenced and experienced the revolution and those whose lives were affected by it. On the eve of the american revolution, pennsylvania was a multiethnic. Longlost revolutionary warera book returns to pennsylvania. American revolution when the american colonies decided to fight for their independence during the american revolution, pennsylvania was at the center of the action. From another perspective, however, the american revolution was as radical as any revolution in modern history, for it replaced monarchical authority with representative government and created a society that was far more democratic than even the founding fathers had anticipated. Jun 17, 2014 explaining pennsylvanias militia by thomas verenna since writing several articles for this journal about the role of pennsylvanias militia in americas war for independence, ive received a lot of confused inquiries about the organization of the militia because, well, its a confusing subject.
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