Battle of blue licks book

Battle of the blue licks, august 19, 1782, book, 1927. There have been lectures and books and stories written about one of kentuckys largest defeats and largest tragedies. The battle, which took place in the frontier country of northern kentucky occurred almost 10 months after the surrender of the british commander lieutenant general charles cornwallis, following the battle of yorktown. The reenactment of revolutionary war battle of blue licks is. The siege of boonesborough took place in september 1778 during the american revolutionary war. Siege of bryans station and the battle of blue licks. The revolutionary war battle of blue licks, august 19, 1782 at blue licks, kentucky. If this battle had not been fought, kentucky may not have been settled until much later. History of the battle of blue licks this book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. Boone escaped the shawnees in time to lead the defense of the settlement. Many packed up their belongings and headed back east.

History of the battle of blue licks and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. In fact, kenton is credited with saving boones life during an early shawnee raid on boonesboro. View deals for blue licks battlefield state resort park. The battle of blue licks, fought on august 19, 1782, was one of the last battles of the american. The battle of blue licks centennial monument dedication, 1882. Blue licks battlefield state resort park home facebook. In the aftermath of the battle the people of kentucky were stunned. Sep 01, 2011 this book, battle at blue licks, is the second in the settlers of the ohio frontier series. Months before the battle, blackfish had captured and adopted daniel boone, the founder of boonesborough.

Blue licks, a shawnee victory over the patriots, was one of the last battles of the revolutionary war, coming after the main fighting ended in. The fourth part of the battle of blue licks is the aftermath. This plant is protected in the 15acre nature preserve at blue licks. Blue licks is home to the federallyendangered shorts goldenrod. The combat that followed, known as the battle of blue licks was disastrous for the americans who lost 83 killed or captured for negligible loss among their enemy. Melissa burton signs her book outside the gift shop in the lodge. Aug 17, 2014 reenactment of the battle of blue licks on the two hundred and thirty second anniversary of the battle. The battle and subsequent engagements between kentuckians and british led indians are to some a clear indication that the british wished to stop the expansion of the new united states east of the allegheny. I was most anxious to see the memorial for those who fought and fell during this battle on august 19, 1782.

On august 19, 1782, nearly seventy kentuckians died in what some historians have called the last battle of the american revolution. Ambush at the blue licks deals with the battle of blue licks, called by some the last battle of the american revolution. The battle of blue licks, fought on august 19, 1782, was one of the last battles of the american revolutionary war. The ambush and resounding defeat of the kentuckians by the british and indians could have endangered the security of the western frontier for the american cause. History of the battle of blue licks book, 1897 worldcat. Stroll through the pioneer encampment and see how pioneers lived over 200 years ago. Will of william mcbride killed at the battle of blue licks. Everyone gathered at the edge of the woods to watch the frontiersmen, the indians, and the men of british forces under caldwell. Full text of history of the battle of blue licks see other formats.

The junior olympicsize pool, open seasonally, is a great place to meet friends during the summer. The battle of blue licks centennial monument dedication. Daniel boone and the battle of the blue licks robert morgan. Although written for children, anyone who likes history and a good read will enjoy it. Sue and tiffany little give a fashion show to explain 18th century dress of both the native and settlers to park visitors. As the enemy positioned themselves on the hill, our ancestors walked up and into the ambush that they had been warned of by daniel boone. Blue licks battlefield is one of kentuckys only revolutionary war battlefield sites.

History of the battle of blue licks young, bennett henderson on. Step back in time and witness the last battle of the revolutionary war fought in kentucky. The battle of blue licks this bloody frontier encounter is usually noted as the last combat of any size of the revolutionary war. In 1782, kentuckians engaged indians and british soldiers near the licking river. Against the good advice of daniel boone, a hotheaded major caused the bloodiest tragedy ever for the kentucky frontier militia. Only boones small force was left on the battlefield and, after he ordered a retreat, his son israel was shot in the neck and killed. Chasing the north star has won the 2017 southern book award for historical fiction. It occurred ten months after cornwallis surrendered at yorktown. Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features an outdoor pool. It was a decisive victory for a combined invasion force of 1,000 british regulars and native americans over a force of 180 kentucky militia on august 19, 1782.

The celebration was held on the battlefield on august 19, 1882. History of the battle of blue licks, august 19, 1782. Blue licks battlefield state resort park, kentucky camping. Find this book on abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Early colonial settlers of southern maryland and virginias northern neck counties. The battle of blue licks was fought on august 19, 1782, and was the last battle of the american revolutionary war fought in kentucky. His brother james was in the battle of trenton and crossed the delaware with general washington. The battle of blue licks happened on august 19, 1782. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially.

The battle of blue licks took its toll on the tough and rugged frontiersman. August 19, 1782 paperback january 1, 1927 by samuel m. We are all slaughtered men the battle of blue licks by john m. History of the battle of blue licks by bennett henderson. Apr 07, 2017 william mcbride made his will in october of 1781, and died a year later, almost to the day, at the battle of blue licks, one of the last battles of the revolutionary war after lord cornwallis had surrendered in october 1781 at yorktown. William mcbride made his will in october of 1781, and died a year later, almost to the day, at the battle of blue licks, one of the last battles of the revolutionary war after lord cornwallis had surrendered in october 1781 at yorktown.

Lincoln county, virginia kentucky will book 1, pages 79. Jul 26, 2018 earlier in the month ritchey and i visited blue licks battlefield state resort park. We took an impromptu history trip saturday to blue licks state park where they were having a reenactment of the revolutionary war battle that took place there in 1782. The battle of blue licks, fought on august 19, 1782, was one of the last battles. Most of the indians dispersed after learning that the reports of imminent invasion were false, but caldwell led 300 indians into kentucky and delivered a devastating blow at the battle of blue licks in august. Blue licks battlefield state resort park, carlisle, kentucky. After his victory at blue licks, caldwell was ordered to cease operations because the united states and great britain were about to make peace. Mar 27, 2019 as a resort park, blue licks offers a number of overnight accommodations, as well as a community pool, mini golf, access to the licking river, a restaurant, and more. Simon kenton should be as famous as his friend and fellow frontiersman, daniel boone. Boone was elected to the first of his three terms in the virginia general assembly during the revolutionary war, and he fought in the battle of blue licks in 1782. Wagon master at battle of blue licks with lincoln co.

It took place near a salt spring along the licking river in central kentucky north of boonesborough and bryans station. Some call it the last battle of the revolutionary war, fought ten months after cornwallis surrendered at yorktown. The flemingsburg times newspaper issued a supplementary issue on august 26, 1882, which presented coverage of the centennial anniversary of the battle of blue licks. The death of boones son and his defeat at blue licks would haunt him for the rest of his life. History is brought to life through hands on demonstrations, live music, and other 18th century programs that place throughout this very special weekend. Battle at blue licks by karen meyer, paperback barnes. The battle of blue licks, fought on august 19, 1782, in presentday robertson county, has long been. Blue licks battlefield state park is located along historic highway 68 just 48 miles northeast of lexington ky. The battle of blue licks was fought on august 19, 1782 in kentucky, ten months after cornwallis had surrendered at yorktown. On a hill next to the licking river in what is now robertson county, a force of about 50 british rangers and 300 american indians ambushed and routed 182.

This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. Blue licks is more widely known, however, as the site of the last revolutionary war battle in kentucky. Thanks to all who participated in the battle of blue licks commemoration 2019. This book, battle at blue licks, is the second in the settlers of the ohio frontier series. Books on the battle of blue licksare available from. Readers of conflict at chillicothe and battle at blue licks will enjoy seeing kenton in action. Blue licks battlefield state resort park, kentucky. The battle of blue licks was the last major battle of the war.

History of the battle of blue licks paperback february 23, 2019 by bennett h. The battle occurred ten months after lord cornwalliss famous surrender at yorktown, which had effectively ended the war in the east. Book blue licks battlefield state resort park in carlisle. History of the battle of blue licks internet archive. Butlers rangers 17771784 was a loyalist, british provincial military unit of the american revolutionary war, raised by loyalist john butler. The attack on the kentucky settlement of boonesborough was led by chief blackfish, a shawnee leader allied to the british. The salt licks later drew early settlers needing to make salt to preserve their meat. Daniel boone carried on but historians say that his letters to family and friends show that some of the spirit left him after that. Thomas akers name is inscripted on the battle of blue licks memorial monument, near carlisle, ky. Almost everyone seemed to blame hugh mcgary and his provocative words for the debacle. On a hill next to the licking river in what is now robertson county, a force of about 50 british rangers and 300 american indians ambushed and routed 182 kentucky militiamen killing some 64.

On august 19, 1928, a granite monument was dedicated to the men who fought and lost their lives in the battle of blue licks a fitting tribute to these brave men. See also whats at wikipedia, your library, or elsewhere. To my knowledge, the only contemporary record listing participants in this battle. Most members of the regiment were loyalists from upstate new york.

Slaughter of kentuckians at the battle of blue licks. It was the last victory for the loyalists and natives during the frontier war. It is considered the last battle of the american revolutionary war. Outnumbered, kentucky suffered great losses, including one of boones sons. It has been told around flickering campfires hundreds of times each year. Of the 165 men that entered the battle, only 98 escaped. Despite warnings from the veteran frontiersman daniel boone, who was with them, the militia blundered into the ambush losing nearly half their number including boones son, israel, and the expeditions commanders, todd and trigg. Mockingbird, a poem by robert morgan, published by. If you enjoy reliving history, consider making a weekend trip to this rare reenactment of a revolutionary war battle that bloodied the fields of kentucky so long ago. The battle of blue licks continues to evoke debate among historians.

Battle of blue licks august 19, 1782 in blue licks, kentucky. The battlefield ghosts of blue lickskentucky southern. This will not only give the public a chance to see different items every time that they visit it will give the museum a chance to display items that have been archived due to lack of space. The blue licks was the last major battle of the american revolution, and it was a horrifying defeat for the americans. This bloody frontier encounter is usually noted as the last combat of any size of the revolutionary war. Jun 15, 2018 a 15minute battle commenced killing col.

Visit the pioneer museum to learn more about the history of blue licks state park. Among the rangers was also a body of african american former slaves, the total number of their presence in butlers rangers is unknown, with estimates ranging from two to more than a. The battle of blue licks the battle of blue licks happened on august 19, 1782. The battle occurred ten months after lord cornwalliss surrender at yorktown, which had effectively ended the war in the east. There have been stories told about the battle of blue licks throughout the land. Okay, so we missed the actual reenactment by seconds, much to my sons dismay, but had a great time an.