Revolutionary War research links

• The Real Story of the American Revolution: from the National Sociey, SAR. A great educational resource, with historical articles and special features. 

• North Carolina Revolutionary War resources at Rootsweb

• Lists of NC Militia Officers and Men - 1747 - 1774

• Military Organizations in colonial North Carolina

• Uniforms of the American Revolution (includes samples of uniforms worn by NC units)

• Excellent page of links related to the Southern Campaign

• Another excellent page of links related to the Southern Campaign

    Books

• “Fortitude and Forbearance”: The North Carolina Continental Line in the American Revolution, 1775-1783 A history of the NC Continental Line, with rosters and lots of other useful information. Note: this book is currently (2/06) sold out, but you can find other titles by the same publisher here.

• "Nothing but Blood and Slaughter" Volume One (1771-1779), Volume Two (1780), Volume Three (1781) and Volume Four (1782). Author: Patrick O'Kelley. A multi-volume study of the Revolution in the Carolinas. Every battle or skirmish is covered. Interesting and detailed. A must-have if you're interested in the Revolutionary War in the Carolinas.

• The latest from author Patrick O'Kelley (1/2007) "Unwaried Patience and Fortitude: Francis Marion's Orderly Book".  Francis Marion is an icon in the state of South Carolina, and much of what is known about him has been distorted, so that now he is more legend than a real man. Marion was one of the most versatile commanders in the Revolution. He adapted to whatever was thrown his way. Marion was not the typical hero. He was short, middle aged and walked with a limp. His orders to his men were written in an order book, along with comments of what was happening. This book is the longest one existing, with daily entries from 1775 to 1782.

• The Guns of Independence: The Siege of Yorktown, 1781, by Jerome A. Greene. From the press release: "The only modern in-depth scholarly study of this pivotal Revolutionary War campaign. It is based upon extensive archival research and firsthand archaeological investigation of the battlefield."

• Original Members and Other Officers Eligible to the Society of the Cincinnati, by Bryce Metcalf. From the webpage: "The book lists each officer who served in the American Revolution.  It contains information on his unit, his time periods of service, the state from which he served, and his rank...In addition, the book lists each person who has been a hereditary member of the society from its inception in 1783. "

    Links to other Organizations

• The Overmountain Victory Trail Association From their website: "The Overmountain Victory Trail Association was formed in 1975 to gain recognition for the route the Overmountain men took to the Battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina".

• The North Carolina Military Historical Society From their website: "The NCMHS is a tax exempt, 501©3 historical organization that honors the State’s rich military history and traditions by recording the bravery, sacrifices, and challenges of Tar Heel service members and the military events in which they participated from the Colonial period to the present.".

• Lighting Freedom's Flame The official National Park Service American Revolution web site.

• American Historic Services  From their website: "Here you will find information on Historical Character Portrayals, Education, Kentucky Longrifles, and more. Articles, Photos, Links and other information for collectors, educators, re-enactors and history buffs."
  

• North Carolina Society, Daughters of the American Revolution

• North Carolina Society, Children of the American Revolution

• Sons of the Revolution

• Society of the Cincinnati

    Other Links

• Check the status of applications at NSSAR HQ.