George Washington was named commander in chief of the colonies by the Continental Congress. Today, June 15, 1775
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress formally established the Continental Army to create a unified military force for the Thirteen Colonies to fight the American Revolutionary War.
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially passed the Flag Resolution, establishing the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. It replaced the previous Grand Union flag.The design, which consisted of 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue field, is widely attributed to Francis Hopkinson, a Continental Congressman from New Jersey and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
History comes alive this weekend, June 13 & 14, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, Illinois. #cantignypark
June 11, 1741: Joseph Warren was born (d. 1775). American physician and general who was one of the most important figures in the Patriot movement in Boston during the early days of the American Revolution. Warren enlisted Paul Revere and William Dawes on April 18, 1775, to leave Boston and spread the alarm that the British garrison in Boston was setting out to raid the town of Concord and arrest rebel leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams. Warren participated in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Warren had been commissioned a major general in the colony's militia shortly before the June 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill. Rather than exercise his rank, Warren chose to participate in the battle as a private soldier, and was killed in combat when British troops stormed the redoubt atop Breed's Hill.
TRY REENACTING!
Do you want to fire a musket, help crew a cannon, or just enjoy an evening around the fire?
Our Units are excited to host folks who want to try out the hobby.
They will supply the necessary gear and clothing for you (and your family) to join us for a weekend reenacting the American Revolution!
What are you in for? Read our “What Re-enacting with the NWTA Looks Like.”