At the time of the American Revolution, smallpox posed one of the most significant health threats to the citizens of the 13 colonies. The highly communicable virus had already become common in the ...

The Connecticut Sons of the Revolution will hold a public grave marking ceremony for 46 patriot soldiers of the Revolutionary War that fought and were captured at the Battle of Long Island in 1776.

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Author Andrew Wehrman provides opening remarks for his lecture on how inoculation became a sought-after medical procedure in the 18th century and ...

The Revolutionary War (1775-1783), though supported by the majority of Keene’s population, was the cause of enormous hardship. As reported by Gen. Simon G. Griffin in his 1904 history of the town, ...

The Revolutionary War -- Growing unrest -- First shots of the Revolution -- Preparing for war -- Open rebellion -- Reclaiming Boston -- Early patriot games -- Declaring independence -- Losing to ...

In honor of Presidents' Day, I thought it would be a good idea to talk briefly about the role that smallpox played in the life of our first president, and its important role in the American Revolution ...

During the Revolutionary War, more American soldiers died from disease than from musket shot. One out of every three soldiers infected with smallpox died. In the cramped conditions of military ...