George Washington Biography & Facts
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THE WAR
Learn about the battles, event, politics, causes, and effects of the Revolutionary War
18TH CENTURY AMERICA
Discover what life was like in the colonies in 18th century America
PEOPLE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Read how the American Revolution influenced, and was influenced by, the American people
ABOUT US
American Revolution.org was founded in 1996 by Edward St. Germain, an avid historian with a fascination for the Revolutionary period.
Since then, Edward and other contributors, including esteemed professors and historians, have created an incredibly valuable collection of resources about the American evolution, which we are dedicated to preserving, adding to, and displaying on this website.
Whether you are a student, teacher, history enthusiast, or just someone interested in the Revolutionary War, our mission is to help you find the information you’re looking for about this most important period in our nation’s history.
CONTRIBUTORS
Richard S. Walling
Revolutionary War scholar, teacher and author, consultant on the American Revolution for the History Channel
John R. Brumgardt, Ph.D
Former director of the Charleston Museum, esteemed author and early American historian
Dr Robert A. Selig, Ph.D, M.A.
Historical consultant and author of numerous books on the Revolutionary War, with an interest in German-American history
Dr. Edwin S. Gaustad
Esteemed religious historian and published author with a focus on early American history
Jeannette Holland Austin
Historian, researcher and genealogist, specializing in early American genealogy and ancestory
Hugh T. Harrington
Independent historian and researcher, with a focus on military history during the Revolution and Civil War
FEATURED RESOURCES
How Were Native Americans Affected by the Revolution?
Discover how the American Revolution affected Native American populations, both during and after the war took place.
Martha Wilson Biography | Women of the Revolution
Learn all about Martha Wilson and her role in the American Revolution.
James Thatcher’s Journal
Read the journals of James Thatcher, a military surgeon during the American Revolution, providing a fascinating insight into US medical history.
American Colonial Clothing 1775-1800
Discover what people wore during the late 18th century, including during the Ameircan Revolution. Learn about the fashions and styles of the time.
Organization of the British Army (book, by Edward E. Curtis, Ph.D.)
Learn about the organization of the British Army during the American Revolution, with this book by Edward E. Curtis, Ph.D.