Jacobites in America in the 18th Century
Jacobites were people in the United Kingdom who supported the return of King James II to the British throne, restoring the House of Stuart to power. James is written as…
Learn more about the typical types of clothing worn during the American Revolution, as well as other cultural aspects of the war.
Jacobites were people in the United Kingdom who supported the return of King James II to the British throne, restoring the House of Stuart to power. James is written as…
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 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…
The Sons of Liberty Flag, also known as The Rebellious Stripes, was used as a symbol of the Sons of Liberty, and of resistance against British taxation during the American…
The Serapis Flag, also known as the Franklin Flag, was one of the first unofficial flags of the United States. It was created to defuse a diplomatic crisis in 1779,…
The Fort Moultrie Flag, also known as the Moultrie flag or the Liberty Flag, is a Revolutionary War flag originating from South Carolina, which later became the official flag of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
While American colonial militias used a variety of different uniforms, and their clothing changed as the war progressed, British military garments were generally more consistent. The British Army was highly…
The British Red Ensign, also known as the Meteor Flag of Old England or the Red Duster, was flown by British troops during the American Revolution. Most known for its…
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…
As the American Revolution progressed, the uniforms worn by Continental Army soldiers evolved over time. The army struggled with disorganization and clothing shortages through much of the war, forcing Washington…
“ 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…
“ 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 were common in…
“ 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…
“ Editor’s note The following is a book “English Costumes of the Eighteenth Century” written by James Laver, with illustrations by Iris Brooke. It details some common fashions and types…
SONS OF LIBERTY, 1765 The original nine stripes of this flag represented the nine colonies that convened the “Stamp Act Congress” in 1765. After repeal of the Act in 1766,…
“ 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…
VIKING BANNER Newfoundland, circa 1000 A. D. This particular banner depicts a raven. A hardy bird that can subsist on any diet, mariners carried them in a world before latitude…