250 years ago, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia. It didn't do any major new thing, but it marked a trend that was already pushing America toward independence.| papyrusrampant.substack.com
I have enough history posts on enough varied topics that I think a topical index is now helpful.| papyrusrampant.substack.com
Discover the past of Virginia through State maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 400 years of growth. View Maps of Virginia such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road / highway maps for all 95 Counties and 38 Independent cities in Virginia.| MapGeeks
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"Here once the embattled farmers stood, and fired the shot heard round the world."| papyrusrampant.substack.com
On this week in 1775, March 23rd, Patrick Henry gave his famous oration concluding in "Give me liberty or give me death!" War was mere weeks away.| papyrusrampant.substack.com
Where Britain chooses to fight a war| papyrusrampant.substack.com
Before the war had begun, Massachusetts had not just thrown off the British government but - with very little violence and complete order - established its own government.| papyrusrampant.substack.com
