By: Ah1Tom On March 22, 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act outraged the colonists and they responded angrily with legislative protests, boycotts of British goods, and street violence. British merchants suffered financially from the American boycotts and pressured Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act. However, Parliament wanted
By: AH1Tom Peter Francisco, renowned as both the “Virginia Giant” and the “Giant of the Revolution,” is a figure steeped in legend and valor. While concrete evidence supporting much of Francisco’s wartime exploits is scarce, the recognition he received during his lifetime and beyond lends credence to his remarkable feats.
Imagine a conversation with John Adams, Patrick Henry, and George Washington after 8 years of bloody battle, years of economic depression, and inner bickering on how to secure their new “America”. How amazed would they be with our ability to impact our country in just a minute, compared to what
By Old Dog Folks, the purpose of a Light Tactical Rifle (LTR) is to provide the shooter with a .22 rimfire rifle that mimics their centerfire rifle closely enough to provide good range training while firing the much cheaper and (sometimes) easier to find/purchase .22 rimfire ammo. It should have
By: Mrs. Smith There is much debate among historians regarding the true identity of the legendary Revolutionary War heroine known as Molly Pitcher. There are several women whose extraordinary bravery and fortitude stand out in the annals of American History, any one of whom could have been the basis for
We at Project Appleseed not only want to teach you about your heritage and the traditional rifle marksmanship skills of our Founders, we want to equip you to teach others as well. Throughout your Project Appleseed shoot, you will hear, “Learn Today, Teach Tomorrow”. This is what Project Appleseed is
Project Appleseed is a national non-profit program that teaches the fundamentals of rifle and pistol marksmanship combined with the storytelling of American Revolutionary War history. Our events are family friendly and designed for all ages and experience levels.
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