Saturday, May 10, 2025

"The Guns Were Distinctly Heard" - Two More Child Witnesses of the Battle of Bunker Hill

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It’s no secret that the Nerds are captivated by research studies and historical reports exploring the American Revolution's civilian exp...
Thursday, April 17, 2025

"A truer heart did not bleed at Thermopylae" - The 250th Anniversary of the Death of Jonas Parker

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This Saturday is the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. As part of the celebration, the Nerds will participate in th...
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Friday, March 14, 2025

"They Would Come Perilously Near to Being Worthless" - The Doolittle Plates of 1775

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With mild interest, the Nerds have been following a discussion on a Facebook page regarding the arms and equipment carried by Massachusetts ...
Monday, January 20, 2025

"A Tangible Link to the Past" - Jess Bruce's Journey to Recreate the Obadiah Mead Jacket

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Last Fall, the Nerds posted an image of the Obadiah Mead jacket on our Facebook page. This 18th-century jacket is in the Greenwich, Connecti...
Sunday, December 22, 2024

"They Marched Quite Fast to the Music of a Fife and Drum" - April 19, 1775 Child Witness Charles Handley

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It is no secret that the Nerds are fascinated by research studies and reports exploring the civilian experience of the American Revolution. ...
Sunday, October 27, 2024

The Nerds Went and Did Something - The Battles of Lexington and Concord Eyewitness Database

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Whelp, the Nerds did it. Several months ago, in anticipation of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, we announced our intention...