Martha's Vineyard in the American Revolution

As an isolated island outpost, Martha's Vineyard faced some unique challenges during the American Revolution. Neutrality was maintained at the start of the war due to the impact of the British regulations on the fishing and whaling industries. While political expediency may have dominated the day, Vineyard Patriots protected their homeland against the Royal Navy and contributed to the revolutionary effort against marauding British redcoats. In 1778, two key events--one involving three young women and the second an armada of forty naval ships--crystalized the opinion of Vineyarders that they should no longer remain neutral to British incursions on the Island and, more broadly, on American soil. Join local author Tom Dresser as he reveals the unheralded contributions of islanders to the fight for freedom.

Author: Thomas Dresser, Manager
Publisher: History Press
Published: 11/29/2021
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.14w x 0.36d
ISBN13: 9781467150637
ISBN10: 1467150630
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | New England (CT, MA, ME, NH,
- History | Military | United States