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Dear Reader:
I wanted to pass along this link to information and registration—to attend virtually or in person—for a free symposium on May 8 at the National Museum of the US Army, which will focus on the middle years of the Revolutionary War, 1777–79.
In addition, you may want to check out this C-SPAN2 video about the January 4, 2026 reenactment of the battle of Princeton, an annual event at Princeton Battlefield State Park that is cosponsored by the Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) and the State of New Jersey—and made possible by the enthusiastic efforts of dedicated reenactors who portray those on both sides of the struggle.
And speaking of Princeton, here’s a link to a story about the plans for a visitor center at the battlefield and the involvement (actual or potential, as the case may be) of the State of New Jersey, the American Battlefield Trust, and PBS.
Also, I’m pleased to report that there has been progress in lining up a publisher to tackle my next book project. At this point, I’m awaiting a formal author offer, so I don’t want to elaborate on this until the contract has been signed—but stay tuned.
Last but not least, my most recent book, Winning the Ten Crucial Days, has been named as a finalist for the 2025 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award. It’s anticipated that the award winner will be announced this summer.
Best regards,
dp
P.S. For anyone not familiar with the featured image for this post, it’s from The Passage of the Delaware by Thomas Sully, oil on canvas (1819). The original is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. (Get the picture?)