Virginians

William Darke

"Lost Portraits: William Darke" (Gabriel Neville, RV) - Four portraits of Lt. Col. William Darke were painted. Three are lost, but they were described in detail in 1858 (and criticized for their grotesque violence).

Henry Fauntleroy

"Capt. Henry Fauntleroy: A Death by Cannonball" (Gabriel Neville, RV) - Capt. Harry Fauntleroy returned to Valley Forge from winter furlough carrying a pair of ornate pistols for General Washington. Three months later, he was dead. 

Benjamin Harrison V

"John Adams Despised One Virginian in Particular" (Dwayne Yancey, Cardinal News) - Adams disliked Benjamin Harrison, but Harrison's role in the Revolutionary effort was important and should be better remembered.

Patrick Henry

"Journey to Independence: How Virginia Led the Way in 1776" - A new video from Colonial Williamsburg explains Virginia's unique role in pushing for Independence, and the debate between Patrick Henry and Robert Carter Nicholas that forced careful consideration.

The Lee Family

"The Lees of Stratford and the Cause of Liberty" (Gordon Blaine Steffey, ERW) - Lead Stratford Hall historian Gordon Steffey discusses his research on the Lee family and their role in the cause of independence.

Daniel Morgan

"American Achilles: Daniel Morgan's Resignation and Return to Service" (David Wilson, JAR) - George Washington held Morgan in lower esteem than posterity does. He soured on rifles as well.

Robert Carter Nicholas

"Journey to Independence: How Virginia Led the Way in 1776" - A new video from Colonial Williamsburg explains Virginia's unique role in pushing for Independence, and the debate between Patrick Henry and Robert Carter Nicholas that forced careful consideration.

William Peachey

"Just Peachey: The Early Service of the 5th Virginia Regiment" (Gabriel Neville, RV) - William Peachey was made colonel of the 5th Virginia Regiment after distinguished French & Indian War service. Then he abruptly resigned.

George Washington

“George Washington as Parent” (Chaim M. Rosenberg, JAR)

“Unraveling the Mystery of George Washington's Earliest Teacher" (Richard Gardiner, JAR)

James Wood

"Captain James Wood, Diplomat" (Eric Sterner, JAR) - In the interregnum between Dunmore's War and the Old Dominion's full commitment to war with Britain, Frederick's County's James Wood spent a month meeting with the northwest tribes, getting intelligence, building bridges, and preparing to formalize the armistice of Camp Charlotte.