New audio tour explores the Heyward-Washington House and its connection to the American Revolutionary War

New audio tour explores the Heyward-Washington House and its connection to the American Revolutionary War

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – You can learn about a historic Charleston home’s powerful connection to the American Revolutionary War through a newly launched audio tour. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the war’s beginning on April 19, 1775, the Charleston Museum – America’s first museum – is bringing past to life at the Heyward-Washington House and the key role of Thomas Heyward, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the eve…

South Hadley honors Revolutionary War American heroes

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) - American heroes were honored Thursday night in South Hadley. The South Hadley American Legion Post 260 held a ceremony commemorating those who fought in the Revolutionary War. One of them, Colonel Benjamin Woodbridge of the 25th Massachusetts regiment. This Saturday will mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. Commander Brian Willette told 22News, "To us, there's no 1176 without 1775. This is where the…

Indiana County Democrats to mark anniversary of Revolutionary War

Indiana County Democrats to mark anniversary of Revolutionary War and collect food bank items at a Saturday rally in IRMC Park.

Churches to Ring Bells to Recall Start of Revolutionary War

This issue of A Public Witness explores the “Let Freedom Ring!” initiative’s remembrance of the past, which also serves as a warning about contemporary tyrannical threats. The post Churches to Ring Bells to Recall Start of Revolutionary War appeared first on Word&Way.