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John Greer tells of the adventures of Timothy Murphy, "The best shot in the Revolutionary War."

Timothy Murphy (1751 - 1818) served on the Northern Frontier of New York with Daniel Morgan's Riflemen. Murphy was the most famous private soldier of the Revolution and with much justification he should rank right up there with other great American war heroes like Alvin York or Audie Murphy. Like the other riflemen, he fought throughout the entire war, no small feat in itself.

Murphy's marksmanship changed the course of the Revolutionary War when he killed British General Simon Fraser in the Saratoga Campaign in 1777 with a single rifle shot from 300 yards distance.
Bill Hurst talks about the life and times of William Washington "Cavalryman of the Revolution".

William Washington, cousin of Gen. George Washington, belonged to a small cadre of key field officers who served with distinction in the Continental Army through the entire Revolutionary War. He was an infantry officer at the Battle of Trenton, but transferred to the Continental Light Dragoons as a cavalry commander. He fought in all the major battles of Gen. Nathaniel Greene’s campaign to drive the British from the Carolinas. He was elected Captain at the beginning of the war and ended it as a Lt. Colonel. Later, in 1792, he was appointed Brig. General of the 7th Militia Brigade and Brig. General of the U. S. Army during the “Quasi War” with France. He also served as a South Carolina state Senator from 1792 to 1804. The presenter is a 5th great nephew of William Washington.
Jim Johnson and Mary Lynn Johnson express the essence of the American Revolution in a range of programs from "Voices of the Revolution and Everyday Life" to "Eighteenth Century Clothing and Uniforms".

"Voices of the Revolution and Everyday Life" includes a sampling of Thomas Jefferson's sweet potato biscuits as well as a summary of major events, during the revolution told in the words of the men and women who lived them. "Eighteenth Century Clothing and Uniforms" presents a brief look at the apparel of both men and women in the revolutionary war period, from "mob-cap" to "banyan”. Other joint programs include, "Women Who Fought and Men Who Didn't". "Molly Pitcher" and other ladies who fought are included along with men whose main contributions were in ways other than fighting. During the Christmas Season they are available for "Yankee Doodle Christmas" which focuses on the events that occurred in December during the years of the Revolutionary War. As well as their joint programs they both do single presentations on a variety of topics. Jim does several programs on the Presidents of the United States illustrated by his collection of campaign buttons and Presidential memorabilia. Mary Lynn does solo programs on "Eighteenth Century Science" and "Colonial Cooking".
Dr. Gary N. Sisson, 903-583-6961, speaks on the role of Patrick Henry in the American Revolution:

“Patrick Henry Speaks (1765-1775)”, approx. 20 min., ends with “Liberty or Death” speech.

“Patrick Henry: Soldier, Statesman (1775-1777)”, approx. 20 min., begins with “Liberty or Death” speech. “Liberty or Death” Speech only, approx. 8 min.

Both performances are in full costume and in character. Both are usually available on evenings and weekends. They are available on weekdays with 5-6 months advance.
Willie Walker tells about the Revolutionary War in the South.

It was in the South, a region long neglected by Britain, where the war reached its conclusion. Because of the British inability to prevail in the North, London's strategists shifted their attention to the South, beginning in late 1778. The British and American Loyalists fought Washington's Continental Army and militias in major battles throughout the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia until finally Lord Cornwallis was forced to surrender at the siege at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781.

The British changed their strategy in the south following their defeat at Saratoga, which ultimately led to their defeat at Yorktown. Major Southern battles to be discussed are Savannah, Charleston, Camden, King's Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse and Yorktown.