Ephemerides

Illustrated historical fact sheets retracing the major events of the American War of Independence

Overview

The SAR France ephemerides are a collection of illustrated historical fact sheets devoted to the landmark events of the American War of Independence and the Franco-American alliance. Each sheet, written by members of the History Committee, places a feat of arms, a diplomatic episode, or a historical figure in context, on the anniversary date of the event.

These documents serve as a tool for historical outreach, aimed at making the French contribution to American independence known to the widest possible audience.

Collection

  1. A Hurricane in the West Indies (11–12 October 1780)
  2. The Death of Louis XVI (21 January 1793)
  3. Admiral d’Orvilliers (26 March 1710)
  4. Admiral d’Estaing Sets Sail (13 April 1778)
  5. Suffren’s Victory at La Praya (16 April 1781)
  6. Naval Battle of the Chesapeake (5 September 1781)
  7. Capture of the Island of Dominica (7 September 1778)
  8. Capture of Saint Kitts, Montserrat, and Nevis (13 February 1782)
  9. Lafayette Returns to the United States (21 March 1825)
  10. Benjamin Franklin Writes to Peter Collinson (28 March 1747)
  11. Washington Elected First President (14 April 1789)
  12. The Siege of Pensacola (9 March 1781)
  13. The Last Naval Battle of the American Revolution (10 March 1783)