Cascade Centennial Chapter

Jay Dickey, a compatriot in the CA Society of SAR, discusses “Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, and the Shot Heard Round the World”—commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Jay will cover the key events leading up to Revere’s famous ride, the critical role played by Joseph Warren, and the flight of Samuel Adams and John Hancock from Boston. Hear the story from a renowned historian who has extensively researched this topic.

On October 4, 1777, George Washington and his army lost the Battle of Germantown, the fifth straight defeat for the Continentals in the Philadelphia Campaign. Yet, none of the Americans—including George Washington—considered it that way, with Washington calling it "This Happy Opportunity." In hindsight, this contest can be considered the most beneficial defeat in American history.

Historian Gary Ecelbarger presented the battle and its remarkable effect on the course of the Revolutionary War. Gary has written ten books and over three dozen articles, essays and monographs about 18th and 19th Century personalities and events associated with the Revolutionary War. 

Charlie Frye is a compatriot of the California Society of SAR, as well as a geographer, cartographer, information scientist, and U.S. Army veteran. As he learned of his ancestor Isaac Frye’s path during the American REvolution, he applied his skills to design an approach to use geographic information systems to organize and document historical research projects.

Charlie made a presentation entitled “Eggs Benedict”, a light-hearted treatment of Benedict Arnold who played a key role for both sides in the Revolutionary War.