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Colonial Militia Collection

"Unyielding Patriots: The Colonial Militia's Courageous Stand" In the midst of the French and Indian War

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: Moving artillery in the French and Indian War

Moving artillery in the French and Indian War
Colonial artillery passing over Appalachian Mountains, French and Indian War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, 1874 (bronze) (photo)

Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, 1874 (bronze) (photo)
PNP328626 Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, 1874 (bronze) (photo) by French, Daniel Chester (1850-1931); Concord, Massachusetts; (add.info)

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: American minute-man civilian preparing to go to war at short notice (litho)

American minute-man civilian preparing to go to war at short notice (litho)
PNP328625 American minute-man civilian preparing to go to war at short notice (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: The arrest of Major Andre (litho)

The arrest of Major Andre (litho)
PNP328641 The arrest of Major Andre (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Major John Andre (1750-80), British army officer

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: The capture of Major John Andre (litho)

The capture of Major John Andre (litho)
PNP328636 The capture of Major John Andre (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Major John Andre (1750-80), British army officer

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: The capture of Major John Andre (litho)

The capture of Major John Andre (litho)
PNP328635 The capture of Major John Andre (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Major John Andre (1750-80), British army officer

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: The minute-men arm for action against the British, pub

The minute-men arm for action against the British, pub
PNP328623 The minute-men arm for action against the British, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife

American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife
PNP328624 American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife and Drum, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: The War in the Soudan (engraving)

The War in the Soudan (engraving)
1591134 The War in the Soudan (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 June 1885)

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: Colonists during the Pequot War in Fairfield, Connecticut, 1637

Colonists during the Pequot War in Fairfield, Connecticut, 1637
Gathering of alarmed Connecticut colonists at Fairfield during the Pequot War, 1637. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColonial Militia Collection: 76 Minuteman or Continental Soldier holding a musket flag, front cover

76 Minuteman or Continental Soldier holding a musket flag, front cover
BAL97929 76 Minuteman or Continental Soldier holding a musket flag, front cover of Harpers Weekly, A Journal of Civilization, engraved by Speer, New York, July 15th


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"Unyielding Patriots: The Colonial Militia's Courageous Stand" In the midst of the French and Indian War, colonial militia members displayed unwavering bravery as they maneuvered artillery across treacherous terrain. Their determination to defend their land was captured in a remarkable photograph showcasing these valiant soldiers moving artillery with precision. A testament to their indomitable spirit stands tall at the Old North Bridge, where a bronze Minute Man statue commemorates their readiness for battle. This iconic symbol represents the American minute-men, ordinary civilians who prepared themselves to fight at a moment's notice. Evoking images of patriotism and sacrifice, a lithograph captures an American minute-man civilian preparing himself for war on short notice. With steely resolve etched upon his face, he embodies the courage that defined these brave men during times of conflict. The arrest of Major Andre is immortalized in another striking lithograph. It depicts the pivotal moment when this British officer was apprehended by colonial forces, thwarting his nefarious plans and safeguarding America's cause for independence. Continuing this tale of heroism is yet another lithograph portraying the capture of Major John Andre. This significant event serves as a reminder that even against formidable odds, colonial militias were relentless in their pursuit of freedom from British oppression. As tensions escalated further between colonists and British troops, minutemen armed themselves for action against their oppressors. A published illustration vividly portrays these courageous individuals ready to confront any threat posed by the British military machine. Marching resolutely to martial music played on fifes, American minute-men embarked on perilous journeys against British forces. Their unity and unwavering dedication are beautifully depicted in an awe-inspiring image that encapsulates both strength and resilience. Beyond domestic conflicts lay distant battles fought by colonial militias; one such engraving showcases their involvement in "The War in Soudan. " Undeterred by distance or unfamiliar territory, these brave men extended their fight for freedom to foreign shores.