Shared Article
Everyday items had political overtones in Revolution
Spinning wheels, clothing, livestock, religion and tea took on the political overtones of Patriots or Loyalists before the Revolution began.
Tag: Jamestown History
Article
Samplers: Family and Historic Record
Artistic needlework samplers done by young women in the 18th and 19th centuries are complex works reflecting her level of educational and a family’s history and position in society.
Shared Article
Diary depicts ‘civil war’ part of Revolution
Ezra Stiles’ 1776 diary and British naval logs reveal a pattern of escalating civil conflicts between Jamestown rebels and British forces.
Article
Sue Maden’s Contributions to the JHS Collection
Sue Maden’s many contributions to the JHS including postcards, artifacts, her research and writings help tell the story of Jamestown’s history and changes over the years.
Shared Article
Black soldiers stand beside Britain
American sources mention African American participation along with the British troops in the December 1775 raid and burning of Jamestown.
Shared Article
Brits burn buildings across island
Following an attack by a rebel party, British forces under Capt. James Wallace of the HMS Rose burned one third of Jamestown in December 1775.
Article
Sue Maden 1934-2025
Sue Maden, JHS’s much beloved friend, historian and author passed away on November 25.
Article
The Raid on Jamestown December 10, 1775
The 1775 British raid on Jamestown was recorded in the diary of Reverend Ezra Stiles and includes the names of villagers whose property was lost.
Article
Champlin Foundation awards grant for the Quaker Meetinghouse
Jamestown Historical Society has received a $10,000 grant for the restoration of the 1786 Quaker Meetinghouse.
Shared Article
Drury family has long ties to town
James Drury emigrated to Jamestown in 1890 from Ireland and married Mary Agnes Connolly from Galway. Most of their ten children kept ties to the island. Their descendants live here still.
