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...
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 ...