American Revolution Archives

Headless Horseman Legend Has Roots in the American Revolution

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The Headless Horseman was a Hessian “mercenary,” a group that played a bigger part in the American Revolution than you might realize.

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During the American Revolution, the Continental army didn’t have enough of anything, including food; that’s why hunters were so valuable.

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The role music played during the American Revolution simply can’t be overstated. It was played for both practical and emotional purposes.

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This Is the Gear the First U.S. Soldiers Used to Win Their Independence