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Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site (Battle of Cooch’s Bridge)

Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site (Battle of Cooch’s Bridge)

First Battle of the American Revolution where the Stars and Stripes was flown in Battle. Delaware militiamen were delaying the British forces who landed at Turkey Point in Maryland so as to give General Washington time to escape from Philadelphia. One legend states that during the initial skirmish between the militia and the Redcoats, a […]

October 25, 2026 Read More →
Red Bank Battefield – Whitall House

Red Bank Battefield – Whitall House

Whitall House is noted for hauntings from the American Revolution. Dead soldiers from 1776 are in the attic; the house was used as a hospital. Check it out.

September 14, 2026 Read More →
Raynham Hall

Raynham Hall

The home was originally owned by the Townsend family. The house was used as a base for the British during the Revolutionary War. John Andre was a British Major during the war and visited often. One day Townsend’s daughter overheard Andre and John Simcoe (Commander of British Forces) talking about a payment to Benedict Arnold […]

April 27, 2024 Read More →