| The American Revolution - The Southern Campaign |
The Web sites listed below have been most helpful in putting together the story of The Crossing of the Dan. The original intent of this research was to gather all the significant information about the subject for a permanent exhibit at The Prizery in South Boston, Virginia, but during the process, I have discovered that the story was not well known. The "Race to the Dan" and the "Retreat to the Dan" have had some acknowledgements, but the "Crossing" itself does not seem to be recognized as the culmination of Greene's strategy for winning the war in the southern theater. Hopefully, this story will find it's way into its appropriate position in the list of significant moments in the history of our nation. |
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| Life of General Henry Lee | On-line Book |
| The life of Nathanael Greene, major-general in the army of the revolution.by W. Gilmore Simms. | On-line Book by W. Gilmore Simms |
| The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America | On-line Book |
| Sir Henry Clinton's Observations | On-line Book An answer to that part of the Narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton, K. B. which relate to the conduct of Lieutenant-General Earl Cornwallis during the campaign in North-America in the year 1781, by Earl Cornwallis |
| Anecdotes of the Revolutionary War | On-line Book Anecdotes of the Revolutionary War in America with Sketches of Character (1822). |
| Sketches of the Life and Correspondence of Nathanael Greene | On-line Book by William Johnson. |
| The Campaign of 1781 in the Carolinas: With Remarks, Historical and Critical ... | On-line Book By Henry Lee. |
| The Writings of Thomas Jefferson | On-line Book By Thomas Jefferson. |
| Nathaneal Greene | On-line Book by George Washington Greene. |
| AmericanRevolution.Org | Over 300 pages of information including the Calendar and Record of the Revolutionary War in the South: 1780- 1781, by William Thomas Sherman. |
| The National Park Service - The American Revolution | RevWar Battlefield Parks |
| The American Revolution Center at Valley Forge | Philadelphia's Newest Museum
Opened on April 19, 2017, the Museum of the American Revolution explores the dramatic, surprising story of the American Revolution through its unmatched collection of Revolutionary-era weapons, personal items, documents, and works of art. Immersive galleries, powerful theater experiences, and interactive digital elements bring to life the diverse array of people that created a new nation against incredible odds. Visitors gain a deeper appreciation for how this nation came to be and feel inspired to consider their role in the ongoing promise of the American Revolution. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. |
| The life of Nathanael Greene | by W. Gilmore Simms |
| Archiving Early America | "a wealth of resources" |
| History of War | Military History Encyclopedia on the Web |
| Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution | This newsletter highlights professionals and amateurs actively engaged in Revolutionary War research. |
| American Revolution Round Table of Philadelphia | Searchable On-line American Revolution Databases and Lists |
| The Continental Line | Recreated units representing the Continental Army, Artillery, Navy, Marines, &colonial militias. |
| The British Brigade | The King's Army in British North America |
| Smoke & Fire Company | Providing Goods for Living History Re-enactors |
| North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution | A historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit organization |
| Locating Boyd's Ferry | Plats of Boyd's Ferry |
| Pension Statements | Copies and links |
| Peytonsburg During the War | An Abbreviated History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia Chapter Six: Pittsylvania's Military History, By Maud Carter Clement, Chatham, Virginia, ca. 1952. |
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