Portrait by Charles Willson Peale. Independence National Historical Park Collection.

The Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene February 14, 1781    "Greene led his weary troops in a race to the cold and rain swollen Dan River in mid February to enable him to strengthen his forces prior to recrossing the Dan. Then followed the Battle of Guilford Courthouse at present day Greensboro, North Carolina and soon after that the British surrendered at Yorktown." The Southern Campaign by Douglas Powell, February 10, 1999

The DAR "Retreat To The Dan" Memorial Dedication
South Boston, Virginia - Gazette-Virginian, 2/10/99.

Related Web Sites: • "The Crossing of the Dan" - Research for the planned exhibit at the Prizery • The Crossing Exhibit Project Committee • Slide Show Presentation of the Planned Exhibit • Crossing Of The Dan Initiative Receives $20,000 Grant • The Southern Campaign, by Douglas Powell, February 10, 1999 • Master List of Revolutionary War Web Sites • The Papers of General Nathanael Greene • Nathanael Greene and the Supply of the Continental Army • Early American Portraits. • The War Ring's Site for Nathanael Greene • General Nathanael Greene's Southern Brigade • Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution - Newsletter. • The National Park Service American Revolution Web Site • The Battle of Guilford Courthouse • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park • Guilford Courthouse: A Pivotal Battle in the War for Independence More Halifax County-South Boston Historic Sites

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