Forster Flag

Forster Flag.

Early in the American Revolution, the Forster Flag was flown by American forces from Manchester, Massachusetts, under the command of Samuel Forster. During the early stages of the war, there…

The Bedford Flag

The Bedford Flag.

The Bedford Flag is the oldest surviving flag in the history of the United States. It is said to have been flown at the Battle of Lexington and Concord in…

Culpeper Flag

Culpeper Flag.

The Culpeper Flag was flown by the Culpeper Minutemen of Culpeper, Virginia from 1775 until the unit was disbanded in 1776. Originating from South Carolina and Virginia, the flag draws…

Cowpens Flag

The Cowpens Flag.

The Cowpens Flag, also known as the 3rd Maryland Flag, is thought to have been flown at the Battle of Cowpens by a member of the 3rd Maryland Regiment. It…

Continental Flag

Continental Flag.

The Continental Flag, also known as the Trumbull Flag, is said to have been flown by American forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill, on June 17, 1775. It originates…

Bunker Hill Flag

Bunker Hill Flag.

The Bunker Hill Flag, also known as the Blue Ensign of New England, is thought to have been flown by continental forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill, on June…

American Revolution Symbols

An illustration of the Liberty Tree from 1825.

During the American Revolution, the colonists used different symbols to inspire troops, encourage unity, and promote the righteousness of their cause. In this article, we’ve discussed some of the most…

American Colonial Clothing 1775-1800

Womens' hairstyles of the late 18th century.

“ Editor’s note The following is a chapter from a book “Early American Costume” by Edward Warwick and Henry C. Pitz. It illustrates and explains the types of clothing worn…

Early American Clothing 1675-1775

Traditional men's coat from the early 18th century.

“ Editor’s note The following is a chapter from a book “Early American Costume” by Edward Warwick and Henry C. Pitz. It explains what types of clothes, wigs, and accessories…

French Fashion in the 18th Century

An illustration from a bygone era depicting a group of elegantly dressed individuals observing a demonstration of an early mechanical device, possibly a form of automaton, as a man operates the mechanism.

“ Editor’s note The following is an excerpt from a book “THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY Its Institutions, Customs, and Costumes. FRANCE, 1700-1789.” by PAUL LACROIX (1876). It illustrates what French fashion…