The Revolutionary War artifacts tell the story of what General Cornwallis tried to destroy forever—but couldn’t erase.

but his proclamation inspired thousands of runaways to follow behind the British throughout the war. • Lord Dunmore's Proclamation By the winter of 1777-78, the Continental Army had dwindled to ...

Unlike the Continental Army, the Navy recruited both free and ... many blacks were already experienced sailors, having served in British and state navies, as well as on merchant vessels in the ...