As absurd as it sounds, 16 year old Sybil Ludington was the female Paul Revere of the American Revolution. In 1777, she rode forty miles in a rainstorm to warn her father’s militiamen that the British were coming.
While too late to save Danbury, the militia fought with departing British soldiers. Locals and General George Washington thanked Sybil for her role.
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This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
Sources: Refinery29; National Women’s History Museum; American Battlefield Trust
WOW! This was a great post! Thank-you!
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Thanks, Susan 🙂 And you’re welcome.
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Another new name to add to my list of great women. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, Jenne 🙂
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British, British… They don’t seem to be in history for the right reasons.
Those I feel sorry for the most are the Indigenous land occupants of what is now called America, who didn’t call those who are both fighting for a territory that wasn’t theirs to claim in the first place.
Horrible.
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Yes. The British occupied a lot of countries like mine for example (Guyana. And you’re right about the indigenous people.
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Thank you Sybil, and than you Notes to Women for the education.
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You’re welcome, Ron. I was delighted find out about her and to write about her.
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What a brave young woman. The statue is awesome!
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Yes, she was. And yes, it is 🙂
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Dear Adele,
Another great woman for the weekend. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
She was fearless and managed to escape capture as she rode for hours to rally the soldiers. Thanks 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Wonderful share of yet another woman who is hidden deep within the history books.
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Yes. It was a privilege for me to discover her and be able to share her story.
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