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  Please hit Subscribe/follow and leave a 5-Star review. Please leave a positive comment about your paranormal experience. Click here to go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/c/222ParanormalPodcast Click here to go to our website. https://www.222paranormal.com/ Click here to save on clothing and home goods. https://poshmark.com/closet/happie22 Click here for Joe's book. https://a.co/d/9DiggCm Thank You Adam C for being a  patreon Member.   In today's episode of the 222 Paranormal Podcast, hosts Joe and Jennifer delve deep into one of Virginia's most chilling and mysterious locations: the infamous Old House Woods. Located in the heart of the state, this eerie forest has long been a hotspot for paranormal activity and ghostly legends. Joe and Jennifer, both seasoned paranormal investigators, return to these woods to unravel the disturbing stories that have haunted the area for centuries. With a history steeped in mystery, Old House Woods has been the site of countless eerie encounters, from the sounds of disembodied footsteps and voices to sightings of shadowy figures and unexplained lights flickering through the trees. As they explore this notoriously haunted area, they discuss the origins of the hauntings, which many attribute to its grim past involving shipwrecks, buried treasure, and a long-standing history of tragic events. The hosts share chilling firsthand accounts from locals and fellow investigators who claim to have witnessed paranormal phenomena in the area. Jennifer recounts a particularly unsettling story of an encounter with a ghostly figure near the remains of an old home once standing in the woods. The hosts also delve into theories about the land's energy and why Old House Woods might be such a focal point for paranormal activity. Is it the residual energy from centuries of shipwrecks and death, or does the location possess something far darker? Throughout the episode, listeners are treated to a mix of history, mystery, and eerie encounters, as Joe and Jennifer attempt to shed light on the terrifying phenomena that make Old House Woods one of Virginia's most haunted places. Their conversation offers listeners a thrilling mix of ghost stories, expert analysis, and suspenseful exploration. In Mathews County of Virginia, off the coast of Gloucester, is the small, unassuming town of Diggs. It's a cozy little place, surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay, offering coastal views and respite. It seems normal, boring in fact. But don't let the views fool you!  For if you travel down the Beach Haven Road just outside of town, you come to a 50-acre patch of dense woodland. The Old House Woods is so full of paranormal activity and apparitions that it may be the most haunted woods in America. Where else can you find ghost pirates searching for their lost gold?  British Redcoats stalking the night?  Armored skeletons asking for directions and even…headless ghost cows? The Old House Woods was a scary place when the colonists came to this country. The dense woods along the ocean were so thick the sky couldn't be seen through the tree limbs. It was the perfect port for men to hide and lay low from the law. Thieves and pirates were so notorious in the area that travelers were warned to stay away from the woods. The woods were used as a secret port by both Revolutionary sailors and Civil War ones. The woods were filled with stories of thievery and murder before the first incident even occurred.  The name Old House Woods actually reflected the fact that in the late 1700s an old colonial building stood in the middle of the woods. It was abandoned and believed to be full of angry spirits. The house, called the Frannie Knight house, spontaneously caught on fire.  Then, it to put itself back out with no intervention. Years later, the same house caught fire again.  But, this time it allowed itself to reduce the house to dust. The forest has since taken the house's remains back. Welcome to the 222 Paranormal Podcast, your gateway to the captivating world of the supernatural. Immerse yourself in our expertly crafted episodes, where we delve deep into a wide range of paranormal phenomena, including ghostly hauntings, cryptid sightings, and unexplained mysteries that defy logic. Each episode is meticulously researched and features engaging discussions with leading experts, seasoned ghost hunters, and renowned paranormal investigators. We cover the latest advancements in ghost hunting technology, offer practical tips for both amateur and experienced investigators, and review essential equipment for your paranormal adventures. 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It's been nearly a week since President Joe Biden delivered his powerful State of the Union address, and while many Americans have moved on to other topics, there's one aspect of the evening that continues to generate buzz: Alabama Sen. Katie Britt's unhinged GOP response. According to Republican insiders, Britt's rebuttal had members of her own party "losing it," and the fallout from her bizarre performance shows no signs of abating. On Monday, comedian and political commentator Jon Stewart took his turn at critiquing Britt's response, using his platform on "The Daily Show" to toss a few jabs her way. Stewart, known for his biting wit and incisive commentary, described Britt's rebuttal as "objectively terrible," and expressed his own sense of unease at her insistence that the Republican party "sees you, we hear you, and we stand with you." "If you're going to stand with me, could you stand a little bit further away?" Stewart quipped, drawing laughter from his studio audience. He then went on to imagine a hypothetical scenario in which one of Britt's children might have stumbled into the kitchen during the filming of her menacing video, only to apologize for not realizing "you were losing your fucking mind. I'll come back when the Zannies kick in." Stewart's comments highlight the general sense of disbelief and confusion that has surrounded Britt's response since it aired. Many viewers were taken aback by the senator's intense demeanor and seemingly unhinged rhetoric, which stood in stark contrast to the measured and optimistic tone of Biden's address. Even some members of Britt's own party have reportedly expressed their dismay at her performance, with one anonymous Republican strategist telling Politico that the response was "a disaster." But while much of the attention has focused on Britt's overall demeanor and delivery, Stewart argues that one key part of her response has been largely overlooked. Specifically, he points to a moment when Britt told all the parents and grandparents listening to "get into the arena," encouraging them to "never forget: we are steeped in the blood of patriots who overthrew the most powerful empire in the world." "Two things," said Stewart, visibly perplexed. "One: Who smiles when they say the line 'steeped in the blood of patriots'? And number two: This is just one more entry in the Republican mythology that they are the inheritors of the American revolutionary tradition. That they are somehow more American-y than non-Republican Americans." Stewart's comments touch on a larger issue that has been simmering beneath the surface of American politics for years: the idea that one party or ideology is somehow more "American" than the others. This notion has been particularly prominent in conservative circles, where politicians and pundits often position themselves as the true defenders of American values and traditions while casting their opponents as un-American or even treasonous. To illustrate this point, Stewart showed a montage of clips featuring various Republican figures declaring themselves and their supporters to be "real" Americans and the "real America." The implication, of course, is that anyone who doesn't subscribe to their particular brand of conservatism is somehow less American, or even anti-American. "What is it about the Republican party that makes it American-er than the rest of us?" Stewart wondered aloud. "Sure, they like to bring up the Constitution a lot, but they also have a pretty liberal understanding of its words—like when Donald Trump says that it gives him the legal right to murder his political rivals in cold blood and not have to face any consequences." Stewart's point is a serious one, despite the humorous way in which he makes it. The idea that any one party or ideology has a monopoly on patriotism or American values is not only false, but also deeply corrosive to the fabric of our democracy. It suggests that those who disagree with us politically are not just wrong, but actively un-American, and therefore unworthy of the basic rights and freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution. This kind of rhetoric has become all too common in recent years, particularly on the right. From claims that Democrats want to "destroy America" to accusations of treason against anyone who criticizes the president, the language of patriotism has been weaponized in ways that are both divisive and dangerous. Stewart sees this trend as part of a larger problem with the way some Republicans, including Trump and Britt, approach the very idea of America and what it means to be an American. "Remember 'We the people'?" he asked, referring to the famous opening words of the Constitution. "You know there's more words after that, right?" The point, of course, is that the Constitution is not just a collection of buzzwords and catchphrases to be trotted out whenever it's politically convenient. It's a complex and nuanced document that lays out a system of government based on checks and balances, individual rights, and the rule of law. To selectively quote from it or twist its meaning to suit one's own political agenda is to do a disservice to the very principles upon which our nation was founded. Ultimately, Stewart argues, this is the fundamental problem with the kind of blind loyalty and unquestioning support that some Republicans show for figures like Trump and Britt, even when they spout nonsense or advocate for positions that are clearly at odds with American values and traditions. "If you want to love Trump, love him," Stewart said. "Go to the rallies, buy the sneakers. You want to give him absolute power? You want him to be the leader über alles? You want him to have the right of kings? You do you. But stop framing it as patriotism because the one thing you cannot say is that Donald Trump is following the tradition of the Founders. He is advocating for complete and total presidential immunity… that is monarchy shit." Stewart's point is a powerful one, and it speaks to the dangers of conflating political ideology with patriotism. The idea that any one leader or party has the right to wield unchecked power, free from the constraints of the law or the will of the people, is antithetical to the very principles upon which our nation was founded. It's the kind of thinking that led to the American Revolution in the first place, as colonists fought to free themselves from the tyranny of a monarchy that claimed absolute authority over their lives and liberties. "It's your right to support it," Stewart said of Trump's vision of an all-powerful presidency. "But just do me a favor for historical accuracy: Next time you want to dress up at the rallies, wear the right fucking colored coats." With that, he flashed an illustration of several British Redcoats, the very symbol of the oppressive regime that the American colonists fought to overthrow. The implication is clear: those who blindly support leaders like Trump and Britt, who claim to embody American values while advocating for positions that are fundamentally at odds with them, are not the true heirs of the American revolutionary tradition. They are, in fact, closer to the very forces that the Founders fought against - the forces of tyranny, oppression, and unchecked power. It's a sobering message, but one that feels particularly relevant in today's polarized political climate. As we continue to grapple with the challenges facing our nation, from economic inequality to racial injustice to the ongoing threat of authoritarianism, it's more important than ever to remember the true meaning of patriotism - not blind loyalty to any one leader or party, but a deep and abiding commitment to the principles of freedom, equality, and democracy that have always been at the heart of the American experiment. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts.

Was the Duke of Marlborough Britain's greatest ever military commander? How did Britain face down the challenge of an expansionist France? And did soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars feel that they were living in the shadow of the Royal Navy? Military historian Saul David talks to Spencer Mizen about the evolution of the British Army between the 17th and 19th centuries. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renee talks with Chris Stonestreet, a Mooresville native, author, and historian, about the still-unsolved 1937 murder of Lue Cree Overcash Westmoreland. What happened to the young bride? He also shares other stories, from the alleged sightings of a mountain-like creature in the Piedmont, ghosts of British Redcoats, and a personal story of his own. Show Notes: Find Chris Stonestreet's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Wampus-Spooky-Stories-Piedmont-Carolina/dp/152323749X/ https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Cowans-Ford-Davidsons-Carolina/dp/1468077309/

In today's episode of the Redcoat History Podcast, I explain who the redcoats were, how they were recruited, and how the British infantry regiments of the Napoleonic wars were organised.    My new book is out now: BUY HERE   You can also DONATE HERE

In County Cork, Ireland, there's a tree that locals call the Chalice Tree. Local lore says it's where British Redcoats disrupted a secret Catholic mass, killed two priests and took a sacred chalice. Now that chalice sits in London's Victoria & Albert Museum. But what happened in the intervening 200 years is now being pieced together by two Irish families: the O'Keeffes and the McAulliffe's. Season Two is co-produced with CBC Podcasts.

In County Cork, Ireland, there's a tree that locals call the Chalice Tree. Local lore says it's where British Redcoats disrupted a secret Catholic mass, killed two priests and took a sacred chalice. Now that chalice sits in London's Victoria & Albert Museum. But what happened in the intervening 200 years is now being pieced together by two Irish families: the O'Keeffes and the McAulliffe's. Season Two is co-produced with CBC Podcasts.

In County Cork, Ireland, there's a tree that locals call the Chalice Tree. Local lore says it's where British Redcoats disrupted a secret Catholic mass, killed two priests and took a sacred chalice. Now that chalice sits in London's Victoria & Albert Museum. But what happened in the intervening 200 years is now being pieced together by two Irish families: the O'Keeffes and the McAulliffe's.

The Battle of Saratoga occurred in September and October, 1777, during the second year of the American Revolution. It included two crucial battles, fought eighteen days apart, and was a decisive victory for the Continental Army and a crucial turning point in the Revolutionary War. After a failed Canadian invasion left much of the Continental Army beaten, sick and in retreat, the British hoped to quash rebellion once and for all by isolating the New England colonies. They also hoped to discourage potential American allies such as France from joining the fight. To accomplish this, the British Redcoats needed to take upstate New York and then control the Hudson River. In the spring of 1777, the British ordered three of their armies to merge in Albany, New York. Only one army, however, commanded by General John Burgoyne, made the final push toward its destination. Waiting for them was the heavily-fortified Northern Department of the Continental Army, commanded by General Horatio Gates. The opposing armies came face to face on September 19. Known as the Battle of Freeman's Farm or the First Battle of Saratoga, the fierce fighting lasted for several hours. Momentum changed sides several times, but neither side gained significant ground until Burgoyne ordered his column of German troops to support the faltering British line and forced the Americans to pull back. Still, the British suffered twice the number of casualties than the Americans and couldn't continue their drive to Albany. Burgoyne decided to stay put and wait for reinforcements from New York City. In the meantime, the number of Gates' American troops increased to over 13,000 and continued to grow. By October 7, with supplies dwindling fast, Burgoyne realized waiting for backup was in vain. He sent out a reconnaissance force to attack the American's left flank in the wooded area of Bemis Heights, south of Saratoga. The Americans got wind of the movement, however, and beat back the British and sent them into retreat – winning the day. Burgoyne decided to take his army north to safety, but heavy rain and frigid temperatures slowed their retreat On October 13, 1777. Within two days, Gates' soldiers surrounded what remained of Burgoyne's army and they surrendered. The news of the first defeat of a large British army sent shockwaves around the world and ultimately brought the French into the War on the side of the Americans turning the tide and helping secure American independence – all aided by nasty weather.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kojanup Barracks is an important piece of Western Australian history. Built by British Redcoats of the 51st Regiment it was a staging post on the road to the strategically important town of Albany. Kojanup is located 256km South East of Perth, Western Australia. 

On the evening of March 5, 1770, Captain Thomas Preston and a small contingent of British Redcoats under his command fired into a crowd of civilians massing on King Street in Boston, killing several people. Many of us are familiar with Paul Revere's famous engraving of what he called “the Bloody Massacre,” what we now know as “the Boston Massacre.” But Revere's depiction of the incident obscures much more than it reveals about the thousands of connections between Bostonians and the British Army in the years before the American Revolution. On today's episode, we're pleased to bring you the audio version of Jim Ambuske's recent live stream conversation with Dr. Serena Zabin, professor of history at Carleton College. Zabin is the author of the new book, The Boston Massacre: A Family History. About Our Guest: Serena Zabin is a professor of early America and director of the program in American Studies at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. She received degrees from Bowdoin College, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Professor Zabin's newest work, The Boston Massacre: A Family History, was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in February 2020. About Our Host: Jim Ambuske, Ph.D. leads the Center for Digital History at the Washington Library. A historian of the American Revolution, Scotland, and the British Atlantic World, Ambuske graduated from the University of Virginia in 2016. He is a former Farmer Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Humanities at the University of Virginia Law Library. At UVA Law, Ambuske co-directed the 1828 Catalogue Project and the Scottish Court of Session Project.  He is currently at work on a book about emigration from Scotland in the era of the American Revolution as well as a chapter on Scottish loyalism during the American Revolution for a volume to be published by the University of Edinburgh Press.

On the evening of March 5, 1770, Captain Thomas Preston and a small contingent of British Redcoats under his command fired into a crowd of civilians massing on King Street in Boston, killing several people. Many of us are familiar with Paul Revere’s famous engraving of what he called “the Bloody Massacre,” what we now know as “the Boston Massacre.” But Revere’s depiction of the incident obscures much more than it reveals about the thousands of connections between Bostonians and the British Army in the years before the American Revolution. On today's episode, we're pleased to bring you the audio version of Jim Ambuske's recent live stream conversation with Dr. Serena Zabin, professor of history at Carleton College. Zabin is the author of the new book, The Boston Massacre: A Family History. About Our Guest: Serena Zabin is a professor of early America and director of the program in American Studies at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. She received degrees from Bowdoin College, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Professor Zabin’s newest work, The Boston Massacre: A Family History, was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in February 2020. About Our Host: Jim Ambuske leads the Center for Digital History at the Washington Library. He received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Virginia in 2016 with a focus on Scotland and America in an Age of War and Revolution. He is a former Farmer Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Humanities at the University of Virginia Law Library. At UVA, Ambuske co-directed the 1828 Catalogue Project and the Scottish Court of Session Project. Ambuske is currently at work on a book entitled Emigration and Empire: America and Scotland in the Revolutionary Era, as well as a chapter on Scottish loyalism during the American Revolution for a volume to be published by the University of Edinburgh Press. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mountvernon/message

In episode #85, our special guest Don N. Hagist - Managing Editor of The Journal of the American Revolution - discusses a range of themes related to the life and times of the British Redcoats in the 1770s and 1780s. Did British soldiers really get thrashed to within an inch of their lives as punishment? Were they forced to serve in the British Army against their will? Were soldiers often drunk when they committed to serve? Why did they enlist for service overseas? Why were the British Army unable to overcome the American rebels by 1783? What were the options for a soldier as he neared retirement? In this exciting episode, all of these questions are answered by Don N. Hagist. For terms of use, please visit www.versushistory.com

British control of the Thirteen Colonies of North America formally ended in 1783. Evacuation Day on 25 November 1783 marked the departure of British forces from New York, following the Declaration of Independence in 1776. However, the American Revolutionary War started in 1775, with the ‘shot that rang around the world’ on Lexington Green, when a contingent of British Redcoats exchanged fire with the colonial militia outisde of Boston. The hostilities quickly escalted and all out war followed. Bunker Hill, Long Island, Brandywine, Saratoga, Charleston, Yorktown are just some of the key battles in the American Revolutionary War. But how and why did the British - the superpower of the day - lose the war? In this episode, Patrick (@historychappy) explains three key reasons for the defeat that everyone should be aware of, while Elliott (@thelibrarian6) asks the questions. For terms of use, please visit www.versushistory.com

The American Revolution changed the course of the British Empire and the world. Beginning in 1775 with the 'first shots' at Lexington and Concord between British Redcoats and Patriot Colonists, the war raged in earnest until the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, when General Cornwallis surrendered his force to the sound of 'The World Turned Upside Down'. The British presence in New York lingered until 1783, following the Treaty of Paris and the formal British recognition of American Independence. In this insightful episode, American author Lars D.H. Hebdor (@LarsDHHebdor) analyses the American Revolution and its prelude in an exclusive interview. Lars is undoubtedly an authority on the matter; he has published numerous works on the Revolution and aims to publish a novel on the conflict for each of the American States. Lars' new novel, 'The Freedman', has just been released via Amazon and all good digital formats, as well as print. Check out his website at www.larsdhhebdor.com. In addition, you can consider the full range of his publications at https://www.amazon.com/Lars-D.-H.-Hedbor/e/B001K8M13U. For terms of use, please visit www.versushistory.com

Few knew the pressure that Sir Thomas Gage was under to put down the rebellious spirit that had swept through Massachusetts Colony. Sir Thomas Hutchinson, and Sir Francis Bernard, who had both aspired to the position of Governor had found that their ambition was ill-equipped for the task in front of them as the Colony always seemed to simmer right near the boiling point, ready, at a moment’s notice, to spill over into violence. Appointed Military Governor by the Board of Trade in 1774, Gage had but one task, to bring those colonists in line by reminding them that they were loyal British subjects by whatever means he deemed necessary. Married into an old American family that has immigrated when New York was still New Amsterdam, many had perhaps hoped that Gage, with his reputation as a fair minded individual, would be more sympathetic than his predecessor had been. He was not. He was there on the King’s business and he would do the Kings business. Now he had received word that the Americans were gathering and storing cannons and gunpowder. In the earliest hours of the morning on April 19th, 1775 British Redcoats gathered under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, with Major John Pitcairn to lead the advance party. Their orders from Gage were to set about in haste, under the cloak of the utmost secrecy and to march on Lexington to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock before turning to Concord to destroy any rebel weapons stores that they may find. As they began to cross the Charles River at Boston Neck, they were perhaps oblivious to the two lanterns that Robert Newman hung from the Steeple at the Old North Church. It was the warning sign of the Patriots, “One if by Land, Two if by Sea”, as the alarm was sounded. What they were becoming aware of though was the fact that the farmhouses along their march, they should have been in the quiet peace of the nights rest, yet they were not. The lights in the windows burned as a bustle of activity seemed to be occurring behind those closed doors. Spies near to the Governor had already shared Gage’s plans with Dr. Joseph Warren, one of the few rebels left in Boston, and Warren turned to William Dawes and Paul Revere to sound the alarm. Just ahead of the British troops they rode, first Revere to the North, slipping past the HMS Somerset docked in the harbor, followed a short time later by Dawes to the South, pounding on the doors of Patriots declaring that “The Regulars are coming out”. By the time Smith and Pitcairn reached Lexington at Sunrise, Colonel John Parker, a veteran of the French and Indian Wars, and his Minutemen were waiting, well-armed with rifles that had better aim and distance than the bayonet and muskets carried by the Red Coats. Three officers would ride in full gallop, Pitcairn, it is said, yelling, “Throw down your Arms ye Villains, ye Rebels. Why don’t ye lay down your arms?” Defiantly Parker would declare, “Stand your ground; don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” Suddenly a shot would fire, from where no one really knows. Though the full extent of the gravity of that shot perhaps wasn’t fully understood at that time it would become “The shot heard round the world.” Fighting would erupt at the British charged with their bayonet in hands. Parker’s cousin Jonas would be run through with a bayonet in front of his eyes. John Harrington, wounded, would drag himself home, only to die on the steps at his wife’s feet. As eight of Parker’s men lay dead, Colonel Smith had to realize the gravity of the situation. They had engaged in open hostilities with Colonists, now, regardless of who fired the first shots, they would ultimately need to justify that action to Gage upon their return. They needed to find the weapons stores. They would continue their march to Concord. Perhaps, with what happened at Lexington, they felt that the Patriots had received word and pulled back, or that word of their march had not travelled that far west because it was quiet when they had arrived, almost sleepy when they arrived. It wouldn’t last. Having pulled back to determine the next move Colonel James Barrett and his troops waited over the ridge as Smith and Pitcairn tore into the town. Under the tavern of Ephraim Jones they’d find three 24-pounder long guns. Having had word for some time of the plans of the British they had been buried there, but Loyalists in the town had tipped off the British as to their location, and now, at the edge of a bayonet, they forced Jones’ to reveal where on his premise they were placed. What they didn’t know was that as they searched the town fresh militiamen from Sudbury, Acton and other neighboring towns arrived to aid the small company of Patriots at Concord. With orders not to fire unless fired upon the Militia began their advance on the North Bridge at just before noon. Suddenly the worst fears of General Gage were coming to fruition as the Patriots rose up and charged against the Regulars. The British had no choice but to retreat as the withdrawal turned into a chaotic panic as they fled back to Boston. The American’s would not relent, they would fire upon them, even taking out Pitcairn’s horse, as they engaged in a different sort of fighting than the British Regulars were familiar with, combining marksmanship with Native cover-and-concealment strategy and ambush tactics. The neat lines the British were used to forming were no match for it. Though Smith would try to drive them off, he would find they wouldn’t be moved, inflicting heavy casualties on the British forces as they continued to rain down hell on then. Even the relief that must have been felt as they began to hear the familiar drum beat of re-enforcements was short lived. Worried he had sent too small of a force General Gage had dispatched Lieutenant General Hugh Percy and a thousand additional troops to the field a short time after Colonel Smith began his fateful advance. Now they were meeting as Smith was being chased from the field. Yet even the sight of fresh troops wouldn’t deter the Colonials as they pushed forward undaunted. Now under the command of Brigadier General William Heath they gave no relief as they pushed them back, refusing to give up even an inch of ground. In the end the British army was forced back to Boston and the war was upon them as Massachussets reached out in the struggle for liberty to slap back the long arm of the most powerful Empire in the world. By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. The foe long since in silence slept; Alike the conqueror silent sleeps; And Time the ruined bridge has swept Down the dark stream which seaward creeps. On this green bank, by this soft stream, We set to-day a votive stone; That memory may their deed redeem, When, like our sires, our sons are gone. Spirit, that made those heroes dare, To die, and leave their children free, Bid Time and Nature gently spare The shaft we raise to them and thee.