1781 Collection (page 13)

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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French soldier guarding Rochambeaus tent at a reenactment on the Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary

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Victory monument at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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British army on the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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Revolutionary War French cannon on a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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British surrender at Yorktown, 1781, effectively ending the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by A.B. Frost

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British fife and drum corps takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender

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Victory monument at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Artillery demonstration, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of an 18th century living history demonstration at Colonial National Park Virginia

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American General Benjamin Lincoln receiving Lord Cornwalliss sword from British General O Hara during the Yorktown surrender ceremony, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French troops take the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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Continental army muster reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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American, French, and British armies on the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of

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Continental Army reenactors firing a cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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British army takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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British fife and drum corps takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender

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British fife and drum corps takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender

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Lexington Minutemen reenactors march at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Victory monument at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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British army on the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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British fife and drum corps takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender

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British sortie reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British sortie against a redoubt reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Revolutionary War mortar at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British drummer boys in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown Battlefield

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Detail of the Victory monument at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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American army reenactors with the Rattlesnake Flag at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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British sortie reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Loyalist colonials marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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British sortie reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British fife and drum corps marching in a reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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British fifers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Americans capturing a British redoubt during the Battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British drummers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British sortie reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British troops marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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American musket-fire halting a British sortie, a reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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British troops marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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French soldiers reenact a muster at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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American soldiers reenact a muster at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Knapsack of a French soldier reenactor at the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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"1781: A Year of Battles, Dreams, and Innovation" In 1781, amidst the turmoil of the American Revolutionary War, significant events unfolded that shaped history. On Beer Street, lively conversations echoed as pints were raised to celebrate victories and drown sorrows. Meanwhile, on the Battle of Cowpens in 1781Is, brave soldiers fought with unwavering determination for freedom. Artistic expressions also flourished during this time. FUSELI's "Nightmare, " a haunting masterpiece painted in oil on canvas in 1781, captivated viewers' imaginations and explored the depths of their fears. Alonzo Chappel immortalized Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781 through a steel engraving decades later—a testament to an iconic moment frozen in time. The American Revolutionary War brought forth heroes like Marion and his men who fearlessly crossed the Pee Dee River to harass British forces in South Carolina. William Tylee Ranney's painting depicted their daring actions while reminding us of their pivotal role. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Horatio Nelson emerged as a legendary figure among British naval officers during this era. His strategic brilliance left an indelible mark on maritime history. Maps became crucial tools for military campaigns; Louis Alexandre Berthier meticulously drew Williamsburg's surroundings in Virginia—an invaluable aid for General Rochambeau's troops fighting for independence. While battles raged on land and sea, innovation thrived within James Watt's Glasgow workshop where he improved upon Thomas Newcomen’s steam engine design from 1712—ushering humanity into an industrial revolution that would reshape society forever. Not limited to war or art alone, portraits captured individuals' essence across cultures. Tupac Amaru II found himself immortalized through paintbrush strokes—a symbol of resistance against oppression and injustice. Finally came the turning point—the American siege of Yorktown—an event etched deeply into history books as it marked the beginning of the end for British rule in America.