Happy 250 Birthday America ps ya can thank Pa for the crayons

[Molsman]

Happy 250 besides my home state for being the birthplace and all plus the major battles during the revolutionary war , but best part is the Marines had all the crayons they could eat since crayola factory is in Easton Pa lol plus the Birth State of the Marines.

Either way Salute all Servicemen and Servicewomen who made our country great and fought for our Freedom from Great Britain.

Keep all your body parts also if lighting fireworks off after adult Beverages

Salute

Molsman

[RichardDarkwood]

One of my Great Grandfathers was 13th Georgia Mounted Rangers. Have the documentation including his widow claiming his pension after his death. Pretty cool stuff if you find it.

[thndregg]

One of my ancestors on my father's (Sumpter) side of the family, General Thomas Sumter..

"Known as the “Fighting Gamecock” for his ferocious resistance to British occupation in the Carolinas, Sumter was one of the most important partisan leaders of the Southern Campaign. Alongside Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox,” and Andrew Pickens, the “Wizard Owl,” Sumter led militia forces that disrupted British supply lines, demoralized loyalist forces, and kept the spirit of resistance alive during the darkest period of the war in the South. His career provides a fascinating example of how irregular warfare and local leadership played a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the American Revolution."

https://carolinabyways.substack.com/p/general-thomas-sumter

[perdue3]

One of my ancestors on my father's (Sumpter) side of the family, General Thomas Sumter..

"Known as the “Fighting Gamecock” for his ferocious resistance to British occupation in the Carolinas, Sumter was one of the most important partisan leaders of the Southern Campaign. Alongside Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox,” and Andrew Pickens, the “Wizard Owl,” Sumter led militia forces that disrupted British supply lines, demoralized loyalist forces, and kept the spirit of resistance alive during the darkest period of the war in the South. His career provides a fascinating example of how irregular warfare and local leadership played a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the American Revolution."

https://carolinabyways.substack.com/p/general-thomas-sumter

That's awesome. I have studied Gen. Sumter (and later Senator) in my schooling. I have also visited his burial site. He had a good friend, Joseph Martin, who was a very interesting character and pretty notorious here in NC. Sumter was not involved in any of the major battles, but still some very important ones in Carolinas Campaign. He is, obviously, the namesake of Fort Sumter as well.

If you haven't already, spend some time reading about the Timberlake Expedition.

[Bolt]

One of my ancestors on my father's (Sumpter) side of the family, General Thomas Sumter..

"Known as the “Fighting Gamecock” for his ferocious resistance to British occupation in the Carolinas, Sumter was one of the most important partisan leaders of the Southern Campaign. Alongside Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox,” and Andrew Pickens, the “Wizard Owl,” Sumter led militia forces that disrupted British supply lines, demoralized loyalist forces, and kept the spirit of resistance alive during the darkest period of the war in the South. His career provides a fascinating example of how irregular warfare and local leadership played a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the American Revolution."

https://carolinabyways.substack.com/p/general-thomas-sumter

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

Got the pleasure of visiting Ft. Sumter in Charleston, pretty cool! 

[DmonSlyr]

Happy Independence day! We are in Columbia, SC for the weekend checking everything out. Just drove through Lexington and having a picnic at Pine Island state park on lake Murray. Also saw Congaree National Park today as well. Its great day!!

 

[Animl-AW]

My family has been here since 1732, from Germany, before USA.

I have a copy of a letter from John Hancock to a court to help my ancestor get paid for fighting in the Revolution. Who also married a Cherokee woman. They changed her the name Maria.

There have been other Cherokee marriages up the tree to me.

Animl kinda has a different meaning, no?

We fought every single major war since, including Civil War to Iraq. Have a letter of combinations from G. Patton to my great uncle for running supplies fir death camp invasion, and Obama when my dad passed, who was AF from end of WWII and Korea.

As American as it gets

[LCADolby]

I would normally do the Happy Treason day banter but looking at my current king, I completely understand America circa 1776 

[Molsman]

Happy Independence day! We are in Columbia, SC for the weekend checking everything out. Just drove through Lexington and having a picnic at Pine Island state park on lake Murray. Also saw Congaree National Park today as well. Its great day!!

 

My youngest brother lives in  Columbia SC he is probably around lake Murray somewhere lol

[Molsman]

Another fun fact. I live in the town called Quakertown Pa where 3 of the bars original buildings that were used by John Fries  during the rebellion called the Naceville Tavern and Hotel then 3 miles up the road another bar called the Trum Tavern and then another major one that Washington Franklin and a few others stayed at is Called The Red Lion In / McCooles all original buildings with slight upgrades to today’s standards but all played a major roll I. The birth of America. Also across from the Redlion is the replica of the Liberty bell and original building still there that hid the Liberty Bell on its way from Philly to Allentown.

[DmonSlyr]

My youngest brother lives in  Columbia SC he is probably around lake Murray somewhere lol

Beautiful lake! It was a scorcher but glad we got to check it out.

[Ripsnort]

HB America from Flathead Lake Montana!