Father of the American Artillery: Henry Knox

Henry Knox was born on July 25, 1750 in Boston, Massachusetts to William and Mary (Campbell) Knox. Henry’s parents were fairly well off, with William operating a thriving shipbuilding business. Henry was even able to attend the Boston Latin Grammar School. But that …

The Midnight Patriot: Paul Revere

We all know who Paul Revere was, how he rode from Boston to Lexington warning Americans of impending danger. In fact it would seem that Revere’s only known activities during the American Revolution was  his famous ride. He did more …