Who are these People
He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This war began in 1775 between America and this country.
What is Great Britain?
According to popular lore, this person is believed to have stitched the first-ever American flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
The pacifism of the Quakers, Mennonites and the Brethren in Rockingham County had this result in their participation in the colonial military.
What is they remained neutral?
"...all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
She managed the Valley Forge Headquarters overseeing the staff, meals, and hosting dignitaries, politicians & military leaders
Who is Martha Washington
The shot heard ’round the world” was fired here.
What is Lexington and Concord?
This day honors the adoption of the US flag by congress which took place on June 14, 1777.
What is Flag Day?
Daniel Boone and Abraham Lincoln's great uncle lived in this part of Rockingham County.
What is Linville?
"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
He served as the first Secretary of the Treasury.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
George Washington’s famous winter camp was here.
What is Valley Forge?
The Flag Act in 1777 established that the flag would have 13 stripes & 13 stars on a blue field - but they left out this important detail.
What is: the actual design of the flag?
This town with forges and ironworks provided strategic assets for the revolutionary cause, by supplying metal for tools and munitions. Name this town.
What is Grottoes?
"We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately."
Who was Benjamin Franklin ?
She became an icon for bringing water to troops and heroically taking over her wounded husband's artillery cannon during the Battle of Monmouth
Who is Molly Pitcher; aka Mary Ludwig Hays?
This French aristocrat volunteered to fight for the Continental Army becoming a trusted major general and close confidant to George Washington.
Who is the Marquis de Lafayette?
The meanings behind the colors of the United States flag are this.
What is: red -- signifies hardiness & valour; white -- signifies purity & innocence; Blue -- signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice
This local city and the county which surrounds it were established during the Revolutionary War.
Who are Harrisonburg (1779) and Rockingham County (1778)?
"Remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors."
Who was Abigail Adams?
He is known as the “Father of the Constitution."
Who is James Madison?
The decisive final battle of the war took place here in 1781.
What is Yorktown?
If the American flag touches the ground; the proper response is to do this.
What is: retrieve immediately, inspect & clean and repair or retire?
While there were no recorded battles in Rockingham County or Harrisonburg, many local residents served in the Continental Army under the command of Col. Peter Muhlenberg. This renowed regiment was made up local soldiers from the area's German and Scots-Irish communities. Name this regiment.
What is the 8th Virginia Regiment or the "German" Regiment?
"Well, that could have been worse,"
Quote attributed to this woman after a British cannonball passed directly between her legs and ripped her skirt.
Who is Molly Pitcher?