Braddock and King - their official titles
The titles are known as styling - how the leader styled his or herself. General Braddock Major-General Edward Braddock, generalissimo of...
Fort Pleasant (Waggener's Lower Fort)
Today, September 1, 1784, is the first day of George Washington's trip to the West again. . He made a major trip in 1770. . That was a...
A Treaty with the Indians at Camp Mount Pleasant October 18th 1754
Dr David L Preston’s article, “When Young George Washington Started a War ” in Smithsonian Magazine October 2019 issue was quite a hit,...
Gnadenhutten
Gnadenhutten . There were 2 Gnadenhutten Massacres. . The first one in PA was Nov 24, 1755. The 2nd one was in Ohio March 8, 1782 and...
Cannon at GW Office Museum
Winchester VA chose to celebrate George Washington's birthday anniversary on 22 Feb 1924, by installing this cannon at the George...
3 Card Brag, 9 of Diamonds
The 9 of Diamonds is seen on the floor. In a Game of Brag. At Fort Cumberland. Now that's a special card. That's the high card in this...
Lightning Strikes - Origin Story
Lightning strikes and kills a young girl seated across a Mary Ball. Mary Ball is pregnant when this happens. She is the future mother of...