No one could live on the ridge from boyhood without becoming a sound american, because the battle of germantown and the march to valley forge would be sure to become part of his every being. This day is still celebrated as flag day in the united states. Battle of germantown, part 1 revolutionary war journal. Fought less than a month after the british victory at the battle of the brandywine september 11, the battle of germantown took place on. Step back in time during one of the largest revolutionary war reenactments in the region.
Pension administration during the revolution and in the period between the conclusion of the war and the establishment of the federal government, administration of the. The battle of germantown took place during the 1777 philadelphia campaign of the american revolution 17751783. Timeline of events leading to the revolutionary war 1754 to 1763. State house on the day of the battle of germantown. Collection of the museum of the american revolution, philadelphia.
Jun 22, 20 general john sullivan leading troops at the battle of brandywine fought prior to battle of germantown. Any time of year, visitors can experience the museum and grounds through tours and exhibitions. Its one of the millions of unique, usergenerated 3d experiences created on roblox. Muhlenberg, who lived near the american camp, who recorded in his diary on oct. Revolutionary germantown festival and battle reenactment one day in history, the revolutionary war turned cliveden into a bloody battleground for general george washingtons colonial soldiers as they battled the british in the fight to liberate occupied philadelphia. Howe at germantown, but a body of the enemy, having taken refuge in. Howe encamped at germantown, pennsylvania, seven miles northeast of philadelphia, with 9,000 men, while other troops garrisoned the city and moved.
Mar 05, 2020 timeline of events leading to the revolutionary war 1754 to 1763. History american revolution during the american revolutionary war, the congress decided that the country needed a flag to represent the united colonies. Although the british won the battle, the continental army had finally gone on the offensive and attacked the british. The greeks, in one of the earliest civilizations on earth, recognized the significance of this field and even had a god of medicine, asclepius. Following the american defeat at the battle of brandywine in september 1777, the british army captured philadelphia, the seat of the continental congress. The battle of germantown was a major engagement in the philadelphia campaign of the american revolutionary war. There were formidable obstructions in the delaware river below philadelphia, placed there by the americans, and also two forts and a. The battle of germantown was a real battle that occurred during the revolutionary war of the 1770s.
Pennsylvania in the american revolution the society of the. State house on the day of the battle of germantown pafa. Part of the philadelphia campaign this battle was fought on october 4, 1777, at germantown, pennsylvania. Battles of the revolutionary war lexington and concord, massachusetts bunker hill, massachusetts long island, new york trenton and princeton, new jersey brandywine and germantown bennington, vermont freemans farm bemis heights and the surrender at saratoga monmouth court house, new jersey the southern campaign. George washingtons attack upon the british at germantown on october 4, 1777 surprised the british, but ultimately ended in a sharp defeat. Today, the revolutionary germantown festival is a unique celebration in the city that gave the world the declaration of independence, keeping the tradition alive, attracting over 5,000 visitors each year with a day of family entertainment and reenactments of the battle of germantown. This painting depicts the supposed aftermath of the revolutionary war battle of germantown. Apr 17, 2019 today, cliveden commemorates the battle of germantown on the first saturday of every october. Jun 24, 20 it ran from philadelphia, through germantown, six miles to the north, and continued north towards reading, pennsylvania, where it became the skippack road.
King george iii, in despair at the loss of his colonies, determined to give up the throne of britain and retire to hanover. On june 14, 1777 the second continental congress passed a flag resolution. Although we won the revolutionary war, we lost several battles, including the battle of germantown on october 4th 1777. In august 1777 as he made his way to the battle of. Unprocessed field note material exists for this structure. Fought less than a month after the british victory at the battle of the brandywine september 11, the battle of germantown took place on october 4, 1777, outside the city of philadelphia. Barren hill, west of the wissahickon on ridge road, was a mile and a half past any other british outpost at mt. Music in the revolutionary war george washingtons mount. Loss at germantown during the revolutionary war mysterious defeat. Check out my post of this historic revolutionary war exhibit at my website things to do near. American prisoners held on board ship by the british during the american revolutionary war for the british establishment and people, the american revolutionary war was a humiliating disgrace. On january 5th american rebels attacked a british cavalry patrol, killing one. Itll be reenacted on saturday, not once, but twice. Mcguire knows the time of the american revolution and has been.
Battle of germantown reenactment revolutionary war youtube. It was fought on october 4, 1777, at germantown, pennsylvania, between the british army led by sir william howe, and the american continental army, with the 2nd canadian regiment, under george washington. On january 5th american rebels attacked a british cavalry patrol, killing one man and. Jun 29, 2016 in the spirit of the 4th of july season heres a neglected battle from the american revolution. In this battle, the patriots attacked the hessians and attacked the british who came to help.
List of washingtons headquarters during the revolutionary war. In the spirit of the 4th of july season heres a neglected battle from the american revolution. September 11, 1777battle of freemans farm first battle of saratoga. Medicine during the revolutionary war medicine is defined as the functional science or practice of the finding, treatment, and deterrence of disease. The battle of germantown in the american revolution. Battle of germantown simple english wikipedia, the free. Shades of liberty is the exciting new actionpacked series that chronicles african americans who fought in the american revolution also of similar interest on revolutionary war journal. George washingtons bold crossing of the delaware river was part of his attack on the hessian forces at trenton.
Following the american defeat at the battle of brandywine in september 1777, the. Spies and spycraft played an important role in the american. Oct 04, 2012 although we won the revolutionary war, we lost several battles, including the battle of germantown on october 4th 1777. Although the names of 52 of the revolutionary war soldiers buried at the concord school house and upper burying ground are known, the names of six heroes killed during the battle of germantown remain unknown. American revolution, also called united states war of independence or american revolutionary war, 177583, insurrection by which of great britains north american colonies won political independence and went on to form the united states of america. Despite losing the battle, the americans would soon overwhelm the british for years in the same area but this battle also showed european countries that their was. You can click here to view a roster of local recruits david jones, the fighting parson of the revolution once said. Essential revolutionary war sites surround philadelphia. The revolutionary war animated map american battlefield trust. Special thanks to the american revolution institute of the society of the cincinnati for historical consultation and george washingtons mount vernon for. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more. The following is a list of buildings or locations that served as headquarters for general george washington during the american revolutionary war. Special thanks to the american revolution institute of the society of the cincinnati for historical consultation and george washingtons.
These flags were on the graves of revolutionary war soldiers, and were removed when they were replaced with new flags. Revolutionary war sites in montgomery county learn more about the sites along the patriot trails. The opening shots of the american revolutionary war on 19 th april 1775, that echoed around the world. Stenton during its long, storied history, this germantown mansion saw both sides of the war. See more ideas about american revolutionary war, american revolution and american war. Washington tried to thwart howes plan, but howe outmaneuvered him at brandywine creek and then at germantown. Jun 20, 2015 revolutionary war reenactment, battle of monmouth 2015. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The battle of germantown, a battle in the philadelphia campaign of the american revolutionary war, was fought on october 4, 1777, at germantown, pennsylvania between the british army led by sir william howe and the american army under george washington.
Prior to the war, he was a lawyer, public official, and politi. It is quite a wide field with a history dating back thousands of years ago. Elizabethtown and springfield, nj american commander. The american attack on the chew house at the battle of germantown on 4th october 1777 in the american revolutionary war. Germantown, pa, a site on a revolutionary war road trip on. Also in this photograph is a tree that was standing during the battle of germantown in the 1700s. In late september of 1777, after victorious encounters with american troops at brandywine and paoli, british soldiers occupied philadelphia.
The house was the site of the 1777 battle of germantown during the revolutionary war, and was extremely damaged by the battle. This monument is dedicated to the memory of the soldiers of general george washingtons continental army who sacrificed their lives for the revolutionary cause in the battle of germantown, october 4, 1777. Cliveden, 6401 germantown avenue, philadelphia, philadelphia. Introduction to the american war of the revolution, 17751783 john mackenzies podcast introduction below. The british pyrrhic victory on 17 th june 1775 in the opening weeks of the. The battle of germantown during the revolutionary war. It was fought on october 4, 1777 near germantown, pennsylvania. This gave the soldiers and the patriots a renewed confidence that they could win the war.
The two major battles that took place in saratoga during the revolutionary war were considered by many as the turning point of the war in favor of the americans see the fact file below for more information on the battles of saratoga or alternatively, you can download our 21page battles of saratoga worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Today, cliveden commemorates the battle of germantown on the first saturday of every october. Honoring this significant moment in history dates back to a centennial celebration held at cliveden in 1877. The revolutionary war began a debate about the new kind of government to be formed, and that would serve the people of america republic. As such, it was issued to the officers and men of the 40th regiment who were present at the action, afterwards taking on a life as a regimental merit. Battle of germantown journal of the american revolution. See the revolutionary war unfold, from lexington to yorktown and beyond, on our animated map, produced by wide awake films in partnership with the revolutionary war trust formerly campaign 1776, a division of the american battlefield trust. Illarmed, still worse clothed, mostly unshod, scantily fed, discipline lacking, and poorly officered. General george washington was central in securing americas independence during the revolutionary war. At the time germantown was mostly country estates for the wealthy of philadelphia who sought refuge from the city, especially during times of malaria and small pox outbreaks. Revolutionary war timeline facts, events, information. Revolutionary war reenactment, battle of monmouth 2015 youtube. Cliveden house chew mansion and the revolutionary war.
Essential revolutionary war sites surround philadelphia visit philly. Each site has its own history and its own unique story for you to explore. British casualties were estimated to be 71 killed, 450. At the battle of germantown on october 4, 1777, during the american revolution, british forces in pennsylvania defeated the american continental army under general george washington 173299. Charles titus, eastern illinois university charleston, il march 2, 2010. The battle of germantown was a battle of the american revolutionary war fought during the philadelphia campaign. The astonishing defense of cliveden by this small party resulted in the appearance of john miltons germantown medal, often viewed as the only massproduced award for a revolutionary war event. Battle of germantown part 2 revolutionary war journal.
The revolutionary war animated map american battlefield. George washington and consisted of about 11,000 soldiers. Learn more about the sites along the patriot trails. This battle helped the patriots believe that they could win this war.
We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers. See the revolutionary war unfold, from lexington to yorktown and beyond. Following defeats at brandywine, paoli, and the british capture of philadelphia on september 26, 1777, george washington attempted to gain the initiative. Life in a war zone there was a huge sigh of relief when the soldiers left germantown at the end of the civil war.
Check out my post of this historic revolutionary war exhibit at. Revolutionary war battle of germantown reenactment on. It was fought on october 4, 1777, at germantown, pennsylvania, between the british army led by sir william howe, and the american continental army, with the 2nd canadian regiment, under george washington after defeating the continental army at the battle of brandywine on september. The battle of germantown played an important role in the outcome of the revolutionary war.
William howe and consisted of about12,500 soldiers. I certainly recognize the significance of owning this flag given where it was initially standing. Over a series of engagements at brandywine, germantown and paoli, the british army repeatedly defeated washingtons troops and would occupy. Germantown, pa, a site on a revolutionary war road trip on us. It is said that the battle of germantown was a profound influence in convincing the french court that the american cause was worth supporting with war on.
At the battle of germantown on october 4, 1777, during the american revolution, british forces in pennsylvania defeated the american continental army. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the british crown and a large and influential segment of its north. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the british crown and many north american colonists. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. A study of the patriots tactical loss at germantown during the american war of independence his. The british victory in this battle ensured that philadelphia, the capital of the selfproclaimed united states of america, would remain in british hands throughout the winter of 17771778. At the battle of germantown on october 4, 1777, during the american revolution, british forces in pennsylvania defeated the american. The next year was about to come and not many people were going to reenlist. Today, germantown is a busy neighborhood in philadelphia. American revolution 177583, insurrection by which of great britains north american colonies won political independence and went on to form the united states of america. Nov 22, 2012 20 reenactment of the battle of germantown in germantown, pa. Major events took place during the revolutionary war nardo 68. He received that opportunity a week later when british general william howe divided his army.