U.S. History Images

Scenes from the American Revolution

U.S. History Images: American Revolution

In this page of scenes from the American Revolution you'll find British troops in Boston, an image of a British general, Jack Davis fooling the British, and two pictures of regulators.

U.S. History Images: Revolutionary War

More images of the Revolutionary War include a scene from the eve of the revolution, Paul Revere scattering handbills, Parson Emerson at Concord, Putnam's escape, and Colonists pulling down the statue of the king.

U.S. History Images: American Revolutionary War

A tablet near the spot where the first blood was shed, the fall of the Colors, public meeting and processions, and papers being destroyed are some of the images depicting the American Revolutionary War.

U.S. History Images: Continental Congress

Drawings of Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia, where the first Continental Congress was held, as well as scenes of the first prayer in congress and delegates leaving after a session.

U.S. History Images: The Declaration of Independence

Here are facsimiles of The Declaration of Independence along with the signatures of the signers.

U.S. History Images: Declaration of Independence

This page shows scenes involving the signing, reading, and proclamation of the Declaration of Independence.

U.S. History Images: Independence Hall

Seven views of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

U.S. History Images: Liberty Bell

There are three pictures on this page showing Liberty Bell.

U.S. History Images: Revolutionary War Flags

Here you'll find an assortment of Revolutionary War Flags such as the British Union Jack, the Rattlesnake flag, and the Stars and Stripes of the United States.

Founding Fathers & Revolutionary Patriots

U.S. History Images: George Washington

This is the first of three pages of images of George Washington as a young boy, as a major in the army, with Gist among the ice, signing the capitulation. There's also a picture of his mother, Mary Ball.

U.S. History Images: President George Washington

Here you'll find President George Washington celebrating his victory in the military, on his journey to the front, during his nomination as commander and chief, and being chosen for that position.

U.S. History Images: George Washington Pictures

Some more George Washington pictures show him at Washington Heights, bidding his officers farewell, and taking the oath of office.

U.S. History Images: Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin is shown entering Philadelphia, delivering the paper, and at his printing press.

U.S. History Images: James Otis

Images include James Otis giving a speech, avenging an insult, leaving the town hall, and his death.

U.S. History Images: Samuel Adams

This page contains five illustrations of Samuel Adams.

U.S. History Images: John Hancock

Six portraits of John Hancock and one of his with John Dickenson and Cadwallader Colden.

U.S. History Images: Paul Revere

Iconic (and inaccurate??) images of Paul Revere making his midnight ride and swinging a lantern.

U.S. History Images: Patrick Henry

Three drawings of Patrick Henry, including one in the Virginia Assembly and one with Peyton Randolph.

U.S. History Images: Benedict Arnold

Traitor or patriot? The infamous Benedict Arnold is shown marching to Quebec, crossing the wilderness, fighting at the Battle of Saratoga, and making his escape.

U.S. History Images: John Paul Jones

Several portraits of John Paul Jones including one where he is encouraging his men.

U.S. History Images: Ethan Allen

Five images show Ethan Allen capturing Delaplace, his summons, capture, and confinement in irons.

U.S. History Images: Nathan Hale

Here we see Nathan Hale as a spy, his capture, execution, and a statue commemorating him in New York.

U.S. History Images: Thomas Jefferson

These engravings show Thomas Jefferson's home in Monticello, slaves greeting him, his signing of the Declaration of Independence, and more.

U.S. History Images: Marquis de Lafayette

Here we see the first honorary United States citizen, Marquis de Lafayette in several poses including consulting with Washington.

U.S. History Images: Betsy Ross

Out of all my United States history books, I could only find two pictures of Betsy Ross making our nation's flag.

U.S. History Images: Molly Pitcher

Molly Pitcher starting priming the canon at Monmouth after her husband fell in battle. One of the few women recognized in these antique U.S. history books.

U.S. History Images: Colonial Minutemen

Five images of Colonial Minutemen can be found on this page.

U.S. History Images: Minutemen

Here we see Minutemen preparing for war, being called to arms, and harassing the British on their retreat from Lexington.

U.S. History Images: Revolutionary War Soldiers

General Howe evacuating Boston, the battles of Harlem and Brandywine, a meeting between Washington and Rochambeau, and more, show a variety of Revolutionary War Soldiers.

Battles & Battlegrounds of the Revolution

U. S. History Images: Stamp Act

Six images of the Stamp Act that started agitation among the colonists. Among them, the Stamp Act stamp, burning of the stamps, a Stamp Act official beaten, another one hung, and the reading and condemnation of the Stamp Act.

U.S. History Images: Boston Massacre

Here you'll find five black and white drawings of the bloody Boston Massacre.

U.S. History Images: Boston Tea Party

Pictures of the destruction of tea, tea being thrown overboard, and tea being burned in New Jersey are part of the eight images depicting the Boston Tea Party.

U.S. History Images: Boston

On this page of images of Boston during the Revolution, we see the Province House, the Boston Battery, a view of Boston from Dochester Heights, and maps of Boston and the surrounding area.

U.S. History Images: Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall in Boston was the site of many important events.

U.S. History Images: Concord

Eight illustrations of Concord during the American Revolution show British troops in Concord common, the Concord Bridge, the Battle at Concord and the eventual retreat from Concord.

U.S. History Images: Lexington

Five different views of historic Lexington include Lexington Green, the alarm bell, and Paul Revere at Lexington.

U.S. History Images: Battle of Lexington

Eight scenes of the Battle of Lexington show maps, the fighting, and the British retreating.

U.S. History Images: Bunker Hill

A prayer before battle, the death of Major-General Warren and an image of a monument make up this page about Bunker Hill.

U.S. History Images: Battle of Bunker Hill

Six more images of the Battle of Bunker Hill including battle plan maps, scenes of the battle, and a statue of Colonel William Prescott.

U.S. History Images: Battle of Long Island

This page features two maps of the Battle of Long Island and a naval scene.

U.S. History Images: Battle of Trenton

On this page you'll find six images of the Battle of Trenton including Washington's advance, Hessian soldiers, retreat across the Jerseys, and Washington's reception at Trenton.

U.S. History Images: Battle of Saratoga

These images of the Battle of Saratoga include two maps, a battle scene, the surrender of Burgoyne, and the exploit of Benedict Arnold.

U.S. History Images: Fort Ticonderoga

Here we have six etchings of Fort Ticonderoga showing the attack and capture by Ethan Allen, and the ruins of the fort.

U.S. History Images: Valley Forge

Seven illustrations of the battle at Valley Forge including scenes of the march, the American troops, and General Washington.

U.S. History Images: Battle of Yorktown

This page has an assortment of images from the Battle of Yorktown which includes the capture of Redoubt, the seige of Yorktown, and the surrender of Cornwallis.

U.S. History Images: Maps of the Battles of the Revolutionary War

These Maps of the Battles of the Revolutionary War show the positions of the French, plans for the battles of White Plains and Bennington, scenes of operations in the North and South, and the seige of Charleston.

U.S. History Images: Battles of the Revolutionary War

Six more maps of Battles of the Revolutionary War show plans of from around Philadelphia, battles of Lake George, and the campaigns of 1775 - 1776.

U.S. History Images: Major Battles During the Revolutionary War

Six more illustrations from Major Battles During the Revolutionary War,including the attack on Fort Moultrie, combat at the Concord Bridge, troops rallied at Brandywine, and two scenes from the battle at Monmouth.

U.S. History Images: Battles of the American Revolution

On this page of Battles of the American Revolution you'll find pictures of the battle of Germanton, the seige of Charleston, a naval engagement, Washington on his journey to the French forts, and defense of the Liberty Pole in New York.