Sunday, May 3, 2026

"These Were Present When the Roll Was Called" - The Role of Company Clerks Within a Massachusetts Militia Company

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It may come as no surprise that the Nerds are working on a new book. Entitled For God’s Sake, Fire! - The Massachusetts Militia System on th...
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Saturday, April 11, 2026

“This company had been instructed in military manoeuvres by an English deserter who is still living in H____” - What Became of George Marsden after 1775?

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Over the past 18 months, the Nerds have conducted battlefield tours, delivered lectures, published research articles, and advanced their wor...
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Sunday, March 1, 2026

"Blocked Our Harbor Up" - Essex County, the Royal Navy and Harassment of the Coastline in 1775

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Recently, the Nerds were asked about Essex (MA) County’s reaction to Royal Navy activity along its coast in the aftermath of the Battle of B...
Monday, January 12, 2026

"No. 16, passing into possession of Thomas Hancock" - How Many Hancock Souls Were Laid to Rest in Tomb 16?

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Today the Nerds are once again joined by historian and blogger Jess Bruce, who continues her fascinating investigation into one of Boston’s ...
Saturday, November 15, 2025

"No. 16 Tomb of Hancock" - John Hancock's Final Resting Place

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We apologize for the recent lack of posts. Our extensive commitments to various 250th projects and active participation in lectures and pres...
Thursday, July 3, 2025

"I Do Not Consider Myself Equal to the Command With Which I Have Been Honored" - Washington Takes Command of the Continental Army

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We’re sure you are all asking, “Hey Nerds! Where the heck have you been for the past few months?”  We could tell you that the real world, su...
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...