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Wilmington, North Carolina once had a thriving Black middle class and an elected interracial government. In 1898 white supremacists used violence to overthrow that government, kill Black residents and drive many others from the city.
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This is a personal recollection on the Move fire on May 13, 1985
Powder House Day is an event celebrating Bennedict Arnold getting the Selectmen of New Haven to give the Second Company Governor's Footguard the keys to the Powder House. The event has been celebrated since 1904.
To celebrate the day, the Governor's Foot Guard marches from the Goffe Street armory and parades on the Green.[1] The celebration takes place in April.[2]
The painting "Benedict Arnold Demands The Powder House Key April 22, 1775" by Morton Kunstler depicts the events of the Powder House.[3][4] The painting is displayed in New Haven City Hall.[4]
On April 24, 1775, Elm City learnt of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The Second Company Governor's Footguard, led by Bennedict Arnold, went to Beer's Tavern and demanded access to the gunpowder held by the city after the footguard voted to join the battle. The selectmen voted to stay neutral, but, after Arnold threatened to take the gunpowder if his men were not given access to it, they gave the key.[5][2][1]
The event has been celebrated in New Haven since 1904.[6] In 1978, William Gargano was the commandant of the Governor's Foot Guard.[1] As of 2018, Richard Greenalch is the commandant of the Second Company Governor's Footguard.[5]
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Powder House Day is an event celebrating Bennedict Arnold getting the Selectmen of New Haven to give the Second Company Governor's Footguard the keys to the Powder House. The event has been celebrated since 1904.
Powder House Square is a neighborhood and landmark rotary in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. It is also known locally as Powder House Circle. It is the six-way intersection of College Avenue, Broadway, Warner Street, and Powder House Boulevard. Powder House Square stands at the southern tip of Tufts University's main Somerville/Medford campus, and borders the northern edge of Nathan Tufts Park. The square takes its name from the 18th century Powder House, which overlooks the rotary from Nathan Tufts Park. Powder House Square was home to one of the first hostile acts of the American Revolution. The removal of colonial gunpowder by British soldiers, and the massive popular reaction known as Powder Alarm that ensued, are considered to be a turning point in the events leading up to war.
The Battle of Guilford Court House was fought on 15 March 1781 during the American Revolutionary War, near Greensboro, North Carolina. A 2,100-man British force under the command of Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis defeated Major General Nathanael Greene's 4,500 Americans. The British Army suffered considerable casualties, with estimates as high as 27% of their total force. The battle was "the largest and most hotly contested action" in the American Revolution's southern theater. Before the battle, the British had great success in regaining control of Georgia and South Carolina with the aid of strong Loyalist factions and thought that North Carolina might be within their grasp. The British were in the process of heavy, but unsuccessful recruitment in North Carolina when this battle put an end to their recruiting drive. The battle is commemorated at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park and associated Hoskins House Historic District. In the wake of the battle, Greene moved into South Carolina. Cornwallis moved his army to Wilmington to rest and resupply. Later, Cornwallis chose to march into Virginia and attempt to link with roughly 3,500 men under British Major General Phillips and Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. These decisions allowed Greene to unravel British control of the South, while leading Cornwallis to Yorktown, where he was forced to surrender to General George Washington and French Lieutenant General Comte de Rochambeau.
Von Steuben Day is a holiday traditionally held on a weekend in mid-September (von Steuben was born September 17), celebrating the Prussian-born Baron Friedrich von Steuben, who arrived in the United States as a volunteer offering his services to General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War. Von Steuben is still regarded as one of the most important German Americans, as his training of the young American troops made victory against the British possible. Thus, his work helped gain independence for the United States of America. The day is generally considered the German-American event of the year, and many participants wear tracht costumes, including dirndls and lederhosen, to celebrate their heritage. Celebrations focus on parades where participants march, dance, and play music.
Before the 1921 destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Black residents had created a remarkable center of business and community life. The district included stores, professional offices, entertainment venues and homes owned by Black citizens. Understanding Greenwood means learning what was built—not only what was burned.
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