December 17, 2021
The Irish emigrants in 19th century America were exploited by the emerging industrial machine that promised to provide infrastructure and unite the citizens. Considered by many […]
December 15, 2021
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: The First Congressional Investigation: Congressional Investigations are commonplace these days – but the very first Congressional Investigation was of the George Washington Administration in […]
December 15, 2021
Shortly after Wayne’s arrival at the three rivers in present day Fort Wayne, a site was selected on the South side of the Maumee River (opposite […]
December 15, 2021
Did Anthony Wayne earn his sobriquet, “Mad Anthony Wayne” after the Battle of Stony Point? Unlikely. “Long after Wayne’s death , when veterans of his campaigns […]
December 15, 2021
Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements. Each medal honors a particular individual, institution, […]
December 15, 2021
Regarding the layout of Kekionga – prior to their destruction by Josiah Harmar’s forces in October 1790, the Indian villages and towns were located near the […]
December 15, 2021
In keeping with the Johnny Appleseed festival in Fort Wayne – it seems appropriate to mention the Old Apple Tree that stood witness to many years […]
December 15, 2021
It is Monday, October 19, 1790. Colonel John Hardin commanding 180 Kentucky Milita and a small force of 30 Regulars is given an order by Commanding […]
December 15, 2021
It is Tuesday, October 20, 1790. Commanding General Josiah Harmar is now fully informed of the previous days losses under John Hardin. Harmar now determines to […]
December 15, 2021
It is Friday, October 22nd, 1790.The United States Army under Josiah Harmar is now encamped at one of the Shawnee towns on the Maumee known as […]
December 15, 2021
The deposition of Captain John Armstrong, US Army Commanding 30 Regulars at Hardin’s Defeat October 19, 1790 in present day Eel River Township, Allen County, Indiana […]
December 15, 2021
A Brief History of the 44th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Civil War Regiment – from Fort Wayne, Indiana
The 44th Indiana Volunteer Infantry was a Civil War regiment raised at Fort Wayne, Indiana in November 1861 by order of Governor Oliver P Morton. Readers […]