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Learn about the case shot, as well as other cannon fired projectiles and the key role they played in the American revolutionary war.

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10. The Case Shot

Learn about the case shot, as well as other cannon fired projectiles and the key role they played in the American revolutionary war.

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Crispus Attucks: Symbol of Resistance

The first person to die in the American Revolution, Crispus Attucks became a symbol of resistance against British rule.

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9. Crispus Attucks: Symbol of Resistance

The first person to die in the American Revolution, Crispus Attucks became a symbol of resistance against British rule.

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It struck fear into the hearts of the British – rising 30-feet high and stretching three blocks long. The most terrifying object in US history – the Horn Work!

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8. The Horn Work

It struck fear into the hearts of the British – rising 30-feet high and stretching three blocks long. The most terrifying object in US history – the Horn Work!

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Peter Harris: The Catawba Who Fought For Independence

The American Revolution was a war that involved many different people and forced Native Americans to choose sides, like Continental Army hero, Peter Harris.

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7. Peter Harris: The Catawba Who Fought For Independence

The American Revolution was a war that involved many different people and forced Native Americans to choose sides, like Continental Army hero, Peter Harris.

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Floating Hospital Ships

The history of hospital ships and how they have helped save lives throughout the ages.

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6. Floating Hospital Ships

The history of hospital ships and how they have helped save lives throughout the ages.

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Peggy Shippen: The It Girl Spy

Peggy Shippen, the Philadelphia It Girl who spied for the British during the American Revolution.

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5. Peggy Shippen: The It Girl Spy

Peggy Shippen, the Philadelphia It Girl who spied for the British during the American Revolution.

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How the quill pen helped to promote literacy in North America and played a part in the founding of the nation.

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4. The Quill Pen

How the quill pen helped to promote literacy in North America and played a part in the founding of the nation.

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Alexander Hamilton: The Forgotten Founder

Alexander Hamilton, his contributions to American history and why he sits on the ten dollar bill!

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3. Alexander Hamilton: The Forgotten Founder

Alexander Hamilton, his contributions to American history and why he sits on the ten dollar bill!

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Pieces of Eight

Learn the story behind pieces of eight, the Spanish coins that were the precursor to the American dollar and the coin we most associate with pirates!

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2. Pieces of Eight

Learn the story behind pieces of eight, the Spanish coins that were the precursor to the American dollar and the coin we most associate with pirates!

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Peter Francisco: The Virginia Giant

Peter Francisco, known as the Virginia Giant and the Hercules of the Revolution, and the tall tales that cemented his reputation fighting the British in the American Revolution.

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1. Peter Francisco: The Virginia Giant

Peter Francisco, known as the Virginia Giant and the Hercules of the Revolution, and the tall tales that cemented his reputation fighting the British in the American Revolution.

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