History Galleries

Lexington and Concord - 29 December 2008 : Two lanterns shining from the steeple of the Old North Church signaled the departure by sea of British Regulars from the city of Boston. Their destination was Lexington and Concord. Their intended mission was to confiscate arms caches held by American colonists. In the early morning hours of April 19, 1775, the British Regulars encountered a group of Minutemen on the Lexington Common; American patriots so named because of their pledge to fight on a minute's notice. The patriots were under the command of Captain John Parker who instructed his men to "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." Nobody knows who fired a musket round, but upon hearing it the Redcoats opened fire. Eight Minutemen were killed. The British then marched on the city of Concord some five miles distant, seizing the North Bridge. Angry Minutemen advanced on the Regulars and the two sides exchanged volleys. The Americans proved more disciplined than the Redcoats expected and the British line dissolved in panic. The regulars began a long retreat back to Boston, harried every inch of the way by American colonists that learned the art of guerrilla warfare in the 4th French and Indian war only a decade past. At days end, 73 British were dead and another 26 missing. The Patriots had lost 49 men with another 5 missing. The war for American Independence had begun. All images in this gallery are Copyright 2008 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.

Lexington and Concord - 29 December 2008

Two lanterns shining from the steeple of the Old North Church signaled ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2008 6:24pm PST

Historic Sites : Historic SitesThis gallery contains photographs of various historic sites and items that do not fit into other categories.All images in this gallery are Copyright 2008 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.

Historic Sites

Historic SitesThis gallery contains photographs of various historic si ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2008 4:32pm PST

Duxbury, MA - 30 August 2008 : Duxbury, MA was the final home for several prominent pilgrims including Myles Standish and John and Priscilla Alden. This small gallery contains photographs of the Alden home, still standing after 350 years, and the graves of the prominent pilgrims.All images in this gallery are Copyright 2008 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.

Duxbury, MA - 30 August 2008

Duxbury, MA was the final home for several prominent pilgrims includin ...

Updated: Aug 30, 2008 4:53pm PST

Wethersfield, CT - 13 August 2008 : The picturesque town of Wethersfield, CT was founded in 1633-34. It's still home to numerous houses and buildings that pre-date the American Revolution, including a beautiful warehouse on Wethersfield Cove that dates to the late 17th century. In May of 1781, Generals Washington and Rochambeau used the Webb House on Main Street to plan the infamous Battle of Yorktown, the result of which finalized independence for the original thirteen states. Wethersfield is the oldest town in Connecticut.All images in this gallery are Copyright 2008 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.

Wethersfield, CT - 13 August 2008

The picturesque town of Wethersfield, CT was founded in 1633-34. It's ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2008 10:25am PST

America's Stonehenge - 3 July 2006 : America's Stonehenge - 3 July 2006At over 4000 years old, America's Stonehenge in Salem, NH is possibly the oldest man-made construction in the United States. It is not known who built the many chambers, walls, and meeting places, however there is very strong evidence that the site was home to a migratory European population. The site originally opened in 1958 under the name "Mystery Hill Caves". It was renamed to America's Stonehenge in 1982. For visitor information, refer to the official website at http://www.stonehengeusa.com/.All images in this gallery are Copyright 2006 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.

America's Stonehenge - 3 July 2006

America's Stonehenge - 3 July 2006At over 4000 years old, America's St ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2007 5:23pm PST

Sleepy Hollow, NY - 23 June 2007 : The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving was set in the real life town of Sleepy Hollow, New York. Set on the shores of the Hudson River just southeast of West Point, a major Revolutionary War era fort and now the home of the US Military Academy, Sleepy Hollow and neighboring Tarrytown were home to many well-to-do families during the Age of Enlightenment. This gallery focuses on the Old Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, the Old Dutch Church, and Washington Irving's estate in Tarrytown.All images in this gallery are Copyright 2007 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.

Sleepy Hollow, NY - 23 June 2007

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving was set in th ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2007 6:14pm PST

Covered Bridges : This gallery displays the numerous covered bridges that still dot the New England landscape.All images in this gallery are Copyright 2006, 2007 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.

Covered Bridges

This gallery displays the numerous covered bridges that still dot the ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2007 3:08pm PST

Historic Armories of RI : This gallery is dedicated to the 18 historic armories in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. These armories have serviced the state from the American Revolution through to the present day.All images in this gallery are Copyright 2006 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.

Historic Armories of RI

This gallery is dedicated to the 18 historic armories in the State of ...

Updated: Dec 16, 2007 5:40pm PST