The Kentish Guards and Their Connection to Rhode Island’s Independence Movement
The Kentish Guards: A Historical Overview The Kentish Guards, a venerable militia unit founded in 1774, played a significant role…
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How the Kentish Guards Prepared for War in 1775
Background of the Kentish Guards The Kentish Guards, a historic militia group formed in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, played an…
The Kentish Guards’ First Actions in Colonial America
The Formation of the Kentish Guards The Kentish Guards represent a pivotal chapter in early American history, linked to the…