Nathanael Greene: Leadership and Legacy in the American Revolution

Rhode Island’s Revolutionary Spirit: From the Burning of the Gaspee to the Battle of Rhode Island

Join historian and author Gerald Carbone presents “We Fight, Get Beat, Rise, and Fight Again: Nathanael Greene and His Papers,” a program examining the leadership and military strategy of Nathanael Greene during the American Revolution. Greene played a pivotal role in shaping Continental Army strategy, particularly in the Southern Campaign, where his adaptability and persistence helped turn the tide of the war.

Revolutionary Leadership

Exploring Nathanael Greene’s Revolutionary War Leadership Through Historical Papers and Primary Sources

Join historian and author Gerald Carbone for ‘We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again’: Nathanael Greene and his Papers”, a program exploring Nathanael Greene’s leadership in the Revolutionary War.

This professional development session will offer a close look at Rhode Island Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene and how educators can make use of his personal papers as primary sources in their classrooms. The sources provided as examples may include the Greene Papers, the Diary of Frederick McKenzie, General Sullivan’s orders book, and transcripts of the Gaspee Affair.

Online Resources

Explore the foundations of American liberty and faith through digital archives and exhibits. From Roger Williams and the 1663 Charter to George Washington’s letter of religious freedom, discover Rhode Island’s lasting legacy in shaping the nation.