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- Connecticut Militia Orderly Book, August-September 1778 - During August 1778, a regiment from the Connecticut militia joined other Continental forces at the Battle of Rhode Island as they attempted to retake the city of Newport from the British. The militia's time in Rhode Island was documented in this orderly book, a journal that kept track of general orders, muster rolls, and the day-to-day happenings of each military unit.
- August 1778-September 1778
- Collections - Artifact
Connecticut Militia Orderly Book, August-September 1778
During August 1778, a regiment from the Connecticut militia joined other Continental forces at the Battle of Rhode Island as they attempted to retake the city of Newport from the British. The militia's time in Rhode Island was documented in this orderly book, a journal that kept track of general orders, muster rolls, and the day-to-day happenings of each military unit.
- Connecticut Militia Orderly Book - Learn more about an orderly book from our archives, originally belonging to Colonel Samuel Chapman’s Connecticut Militia Regiment.
- March 24, 2015
- Collections - Article
Connecticut Militia Orderly Book
Learn more about an orderly book from our archives, originally belonging to Colonel Samuel Chapman’s Connecticut Militia Regiment.
- Forage Cap or Kepi, 1888-1895 -
- 1888-1895
- Collections - Artifact
Forage Cap or Kepi, 1888-1895
- The Reminiscences of Edward J. Cutler, Volumes I and II - As part of Ford Motor Company's 50th anniversary commemoration in 1953, company archivists conducted an extensive oral history project. During the 1950s, they interviewed over 300 individuals who had a connection to Henry Ford or his company. Edward Cutler was the initial architect for Henry Ford's Greenfield Village. He also designed or adapted other buildings found within Ford's collection of historic structures.
- March 01, 1952
- Collections - Artifact
The Reminiscences of Edward J. Cutler, Volumes I and II
As part of Ford Motor Company's 50th anniversary commemoration in 1953, company archivists conducted an extensive oral history project. During the 1950s, they interviewed over 300 individuals who had a connection to Henry Ford or his company. Edward Cutler was the initial architect for Henry Ford's Greenfield Village. He also designed or adapted other buildings found within Ford's collection of historic structures.
- Meal Order Ticket Book for Hudson Diner, Hudson, Massachusetts, 1950-1955 -
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Meal Order Ticket Book for Hudson Diner, Hudson, Massachusetts, 1950-1955
- Canteen, Made for a Massachusetts Militia, circa 1810 - This canteen, called a "cheesebox" for its similarity to boxes made to hold wheels of cheese, identifies the Massachusetts Militia (M.S.). A number of similarly decorated canteens survive. The reverse is labeled N.R., possibly a maker's mark. The O B scratched into the surface may be the militia member's initials or those of a later owner.
- circa 1810
- Collections - Artifact
Canteen, Made for a Massachusetts Militia, circa 1810
This canteen, called a "cheesebox" for its similarity to boxes made to hold wheels of cheese, identifies the Massachusetts Militia (M.S.). A number of similarly decorated canteens survive. The reverse is labeled N.R., possibly a maker's mark. The O B scratched into the surface may be the militia member's initials or those of a later owner.
- Quartermaster Locke W. Winchester, 7th New York State Militia, 1861-1865 -
- 1861-1865
- Collections - Artifact
Quartermaster Locke W. Winchester, 7th New York State Militia, 1861-1865
- Letter from George Washington to "The President of New Hampshire," Meshech Weare, 1782 -
- March 05, 1782
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from George Washington to "The President of New Hampshire," Meshech Weare, 1782
- Unjust Sacrifices - From millions of artifacts in The Henry Ford’s collections, our experts choose three and reveal the surprisingly curious connections between them. In the featured video below, discover how a Revolutionary War orderly book, an inventory of slaves, and a sketchbook of Central Park connect to one another.
- August 07, 2017
- Collections - Video
Unjust Sacrifices
From millions of artifacts in The Henry Ford’s collections, our experts choose three and reveal the surprisingly curious connections between them. In the featured video below, discover how a Revolutionary War orderly book, an inventory of slaves, and a sketchbook of Central Park connect to one another.
- "Canal Celebration Ball Given by the Militia Officers & Citizens of New York," November 7, 1825 - The construction of Erie Canal, which ran from Albany, New York to Buffalo, New York, began in 1817 and was completed in 1825, opened the Midwest of the United States to settlement and commerce. This copperplate engraving is an impression, or copy, of the invitation to the ball celebrating the completion of the Erie Canal.
- November 07, 1825
- Collections - Artifact
"Canal Celebration Ball Given by the Militia Officers & Citizens of New York," November 7, 1825
The construction of Erie Canal, which ran from Albany, New York to Buffalo, New York, began in 1817 and was completed in 1825, opened the Midwest of the United States to settlement and commerce. This copperplate engraving is an impression, or copy, of the invitation to the ball celebrating the completion of the Erie Canal.