Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.
George Washington earned the title "Father of his Country" in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence. Appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775, he molded a fighting force... More
Views of Morristown National Historical Park, Virginia
During two critical winters of the Revolutionary War, 1777 and 1779¿80, the countryside in and around Morristown, New Jersey, sheltered the main encampments of the American Continental Army and served as the he... More
Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - Catoctin Furnace
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Catoctin Furnace supplied cannonballs and shot for the Continental Army. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo... More
Members of the 3rd Infantry's Fife and Drum Corps during a ceremony. T...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC James C. Fidel Release Status: Re... More
Equestrian statue of Gen. George Washington in front
Equestrian statue of Gen. George Washington in front the Ford Mansion at the Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, N.J., Oct. 22, 2020. It is located on the triangle at the junction of Morris Street ... More
Exterior view of the Ford Mansion located at the Morristown
Exterior view of the Ford Mansion located at the Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, N.J., Oct. 22, 2020. The building served as Gen. George Washington’s headquarters from December 1779 to June 178... More
Historic panels provide information about soldier and
Historic panels provide information about soldier and officers’ huts built during the American Revolutionary War at Jockey Hollow, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, N.J., Oct. 22, 2020. In this l... More
Valley Forge national park - Continental Line
Park Rangers demonstrate tactics and equipment of the Continental Army. This program was one of several offered for the annual Boy Scout Pilgrimage.
Valley Forge national park - Charge Bayonet
The recruits practice charge bayonets. The recruits are drilling on the Grand Parade Ground where General von Steuben drilled and trained the Continental Army in the Spring of 1778.
Valley Forge national park - Oneida Warrior
An Oneida Indian Warrior discusses the support the Oneida Nation provided to General Washington and the Continental Army.
Continental Line Musket Demonstration
Park Rangers demonstrate tactics and equipment of the Continental Army. This program was one of several presented at the annual Boy Scout Pilgrimage.
Valley Forge national park - Continental Line
Park Rangers demonstrate tactics and equipment of the Continental Army. This program was one of several offered for the annual Boy Scout Pilgrimage.
Join the Army Sign Up - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Kids sign up to "Join the Continental Army" at the Welcome Center.
Valley Forge national park - Musket Firing
The recruits fire the muskets on the Grand Parade Ground. General von Steuben drilled and trained the Continental Army on the Grand Parade Ground in the Spring of 1778.
Prepared to March - National Parks Gallery
The recruits have been issued their muskets and are preparing to march. The recruits will be drilling on the Grand Parade Ground where General von Steuben drilled the Continental Army in the Spring of 1778.
The Continental Line - National Parks Gallery
Park Rangers demonstrate tactics and equipment of the Continental Army. This program was one of several presented at the annual Boy Scout Pilgrimage.
Onieda Indians speak with visitors
Members of the Onieda Indian Nation of New York speak with visitors about the alliance between the Onieda and the Continental Army at the 2007 Commemeration.
Ranger George and the Artillery
Ranger George talks about cannon in the Continental Army. Public domain photograph of National Park Junior Rangers, children, activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public... More
Field Musicians at Work - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Field musicians of the Continental Army often wore the opposite colors of the rest of their troops. They were the "radio men" of their day, as drums and fifes could be heard much farther than the shouts of a co... More
Mustering into the Army - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Junior Rangers muster into the Continental Army. Ranger Pete and Private Mike look on.
Continental Line Firing Demonstration
Park Rangers demonstrate tactics and equipment of the Continental Army. This program was one of several presented at the annual Boy Scout Pilgrimage.
Continental Line Musket Demonstration
Park Rangers demonstrate tactics and equipment of the Continental Army. This program was one of several presented at the annual Boy Scout Pilgrimage.
Fire in Ranks - National Parks Gallery
The recruits fire in the ranks. This volley occurred after charging with bayonets. The recruits are drilling on the Grand Parade Ground where General von Steuben drilled and trained the Continental Army in the ... More
Thaddeus Kosciuszko House - National Parks Gallery
After serving the Continental Army in the American Revolution, Thaddeus Kosciuszko returned home to his native Poland to lead an unsuccessful uprising against Russian forces. Returning to Philadelphia in 1797, ... More
Dressed in a period correct Continental uniform, Guilford
Dressed in a period correct Continental uniform, Guilford Courthouse National Park ranger Jason Baum fires a rifle similar to those Continental soldiers would have employed against the British Army during the R... More
Rory Wells, assistant prosecutor from New Jersey’s
Rory Wells, assistant prosecutor from New Jersey’s Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and a former Marine, speaks to approximately 75 Army recruits during an Army Birthday celebration hosted by the U.S. Army Mid-... More
Kitchen in The Ford Mansion. The mansion was the site of the "hard win...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-8). Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol... More
George Washington's bedroom in The Ford Mansion. The mansion was the s...
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George Washington's bedroom in The Ford Mansion. The mansion was the s...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-8). Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol... More
The Ford Mansion was the site of the "hard winter" (December 1779 - Ma...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-8). Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol... More
Officer offices at The Ford Mansion, the site of the "hard winter" (De...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-8). Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol... More
Officers cot at The Ford Mansion, the site of the "hard winter" (Decem...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-8). Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol... More
Officer offices at The Ford Mansion, the site of the "hard winter" (De...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-8). Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol... More
The "War Room" at The Ford Mansion, the site of the "hard winter" (Dec...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-8). Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol... More
Join the Army! Get paid in Continental dollars!
Valley Forge National Historical Park: Park Ranger William Troppman dutifully instructs his "new recruits" as part of the Join the Continental Army program for young visitors.
Soldiers, re-enactors and volunteers display the various
Soldiers, re-enactors and volunteers display the various flags of the United States kicking off the Stripes and Stars Festival at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, June 14. The festival highlighted the U.S. Ar... More
Reconstructed mortar battery faces the Hudson River
Reconstructed mortar battery faces the Hudson River at Fort Lee Historic Park, Fort Lee, N.J., Oct. 22, 2020. Construction of Fort Lee, which was the New Jersey counterpart of Fort Washington in New York and pa... More
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Continenta...
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List of Ordnance Stores; List of Spears at Boston
Congress received the following intelligence from the Council of Safet...
[At head of title:] Baltimore, December 30; "Head Quarters, Newtown, Bucks county, Dec. 27."; First broadside printing of the news of General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, Dec. 25, 1776.; ... More
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Estimate of Hay for Dorchester Heights, Massachusetts
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Enclosure, John Hancock to George Washington concerning the reading of...
Reproduction number: A121 (color slide; page 1); A122 (color slide; page 2) Among the resolutions passed by the Continental Congress on 4 July 1776 was one which called for the president of the Congress, John H... More
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Account of Payments to Purchase Arms
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Route for March to New York with Mileage
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Report on Ordnance on Long Island, New York
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Report on Troop Strength of the United Colonies
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Report on Improved Quarters in Boston Barracks
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Court Martial Proceedings at Trenton, New Jersey
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Court Martial Proceedings at Williamsburg, Virginia
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Report on Militia Stores with Invoice
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Mileage List for Routes Through New Jersey
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Distance List for Routes Through New Jersey
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Disposition Order for Baggage Public domain scan of George Washington's correspondence, American revolution, Continental Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
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Petition Public domain scan of George Washington's correspondence, American revolution, Continental Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
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Return on Number of Horses Public domain scan of George Washington's correspondence, American revolution, Continental Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Stephen Ch...
with Account of Horses Taken for the Continental Army
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Report on Negroes in the Continental Army
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Proceedings of the Field Officers Board
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Proceedings of Court of Inquiry at Springfield, New Jersey
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Court of Inquiry at West Point, New York
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War Council Public domain scan of George Washington's correspondence, American revolution, Continental Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
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Proceedings against John L. Andre as a Spy, by Continental Army Board of General Officers
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Plan of Organization and Recommendations Public domain scan of George Washington's correspondence, American revolution, Continental Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
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Court of Inquiry Proceedings at Fort Arnold New York
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Proceedings of General Officers Board at Dobb's Ferry
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Handwritten Blank Forms for Furlough and Discharge
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Court Martial Proceedings at Fort Pitt
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Brigade General Court Martial Proceedings at York, Pennsylvania
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Proceedings of General Officers Board at Dobb's Ferry, New York
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Report of Committee on Provisions Public domain scan of George Washington's correspondence, American revolution, Continental Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
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Proceedings of Court Martial of George Wallace