Liberty

Don Troiani is well known for his extremely accurate historical and military paintings, scenes of great characters and grand action that have defined America's military heritage. An expert researcher with an extensive library and impressive private artifact study collections of Civil War, War of 1812, Revolutionary War, and World War II uniforms, equipage, insignia, and weapons, he has served as a consultant on films, including Cold Mountain and Night at the Museum 3, and television programs. His work has appeared in many publications and is represented in the collections of numerous museums, including the Smithsonian's Museum of History and Technology, the U.S. Marine Corps Museum, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. His ten books published over the last twenty-five years and still in print have sold more than 200,000 copies. He lives in Southbury, Connecticut.

The Museum of the American Revolution, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Through the Museum’s unmatched collection, immersive galleries, powerful theater experiences, and interactive elements, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for how this nation came to be and feel inspired to consider their role in ensuring that the promise of the American Revolution endures. For more information, visit https://www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/liberty-or-death-don-troiani-s-paintings-of-the-revolutionary-war

Liberty: Don Troiani’s Paintings of the Revolutionary War

Contents

Preface by Don Troiani

Acknowledgments

Introduction by Philip Mead, Ph.D.

Chapter 1: Let It Begin Here

o Chapter Introduction by Matthew Skic

o Troiani Paintings

▪The Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770 with artist comment

▪Lexington Common, April 19, 1775 with artist comment

▪The Royal Regiment of Artillery, 1775

▪52nd Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Company, Private, 1775

▪Minute Man, Massachusetts Militia, 1775

▪Concord Bridge, The Nineteenth of April, 1775 with artist comment

▪Battle of Bunker Hill with artist comment

▪The Redoubt, Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775 with artist comment

▪A Soldier of Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment, 1775

o Historical Objects/Artwork

▪ Paul Revere engraving of the Boston Massacre- APS/GL/MHS/Dietrich American

Foundation

▪ British “Broad Arrow” cannonball- Troiani

▪ British Marine belt plate- Troiani

▪ 23rd Regiment Hanger- MoAR

▪ Samuel McClellan fowling piece- Hendelson

▪ British grenadier cap- Troiani

Chapter 2: The Times That Try Men’s Souls

o Chapter Introduction by Matthew Skic

o Troiani Paintings

▪Nathan Hale, September 22, 1776 with artist comment

▪Gentleman-Trooper, Hyde's Troop, Backus's Regiment of Connecticut Light

Horse, 1776

▪A Grenadier of the 26th Continental Infantry, 1776

▪Mantz's Rifle Company of Frederick, Maryland, Flying Camp, 1776

▪Hesse Kassel Grenadier of the 3rd Garde Battalion, 1776

▪Mounted Trumpeter, British 17th Light Dragoons, 1776

▪Margaret Corbin, Fort Washington with artist comment

▪Victory or Death, Advance on Trenton with artist comment

▪Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776 with artist comment

▪2nd Battalion Philadelphia Associators, 1776

▪Washington at the Battle of Princeton, 1777 with artist comment

▪British 17th Light Dragoon Private, Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778

▪Ferguson's Corps of British Riflemen, 1777

▪Pennsylvania State Regiment, Private, 1777

o Historical Objects/Artwork

▪ Benjamin Fogg’s Cartridge Box- Troiani

▪ New Jersey Soldier’s Canteen- Troiani

▪ James King Sword- Hendelson

▪ Mersereau Powder Horn- Rocky Hill Collection

▪ Alexander Murray’s Military Instruction Book- MoAR

▪ Henry Bicker’s Epaulet- Troiani

▪ Hessian Cap Fragment- MoAR

▪ Brunswick Musket- Troiani

▪ Hessian Hanger- Troiani

▪ Hessian Flag Tassel- First City Troop

▪ Hessian Flag Finial- Troiani

▪ Piece of Hessian Flag- MoAR

▪ Trenton Campaign Map- MoAR

Chapter 3: Victories in the North

o Chapter Introduction by Matthew Skic

o Troiani Paintings

▪The Oneida at the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777 with artist comment

▪Hesse Hanau Jager, 1776-1777

▪Brunswick Broadswords, The Brunswick Dragoons at the Battle of Bennington with

artist comment

▪Freeman's Farm with artist comment

▪53rd Regiment of Foot Private, 1777

▪Sergeant, Grenadier, Royal Highland Emigrants 2nd Battalion, 1777

▪Morgan's Rifles with artist comment

▪A Soldier of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment, 1777

▪Breymann's Redoubt, Battle of Saratoga, 1777 with artist comment

o Historical Objects/Artwork

▪ 62nd Cartridge box- Troiani

▪ Brunswick broadsword- Troiani

▪ Brunswick gorget- Troiani

▪ Brunswick belt plate- Troiani

▪ Oerter rifle- PSSR

▪ Jeremiah Fogg sword- Hendelson

▪ Micah Hoit's Powder Horn- Troiani

Chapter 4: Stalemate

o Chapter Introduction by Matthew Skic

o Troiani Paintings

▪Molly Pitcher, Battle of Monmouth, 1778 with artist comment

▪Battle of Kingsbridge (Stockbridge Indian Massacre) with artist comment

▪Ambush in Westchester 1778 with artist comment

▪Hesse Hanau Artillery Drummer 1781, Parade Dress

o Historical Objects/Artwork

▪ New Construction Cartridge Box- Troiani

▪ British 29-hole Cartridge Box- Troiani

▪ British Canteen- Troiani

▪ British Short Land Musket, marked to 57th Regiment- Troiani

▪ USTATES Canteen- MoAR

▪ French USTATES Musket- MoAR

Chapter 5: War in the South

o Chapter Introduction by Matthew Skic

o Troiani Paintings

▪The Battle of King's Mountain, October 7, 1780 with artist comment

▪Trooper, Nelson's Virginia Corps of State Cavalry, 1780-1781

▪Battle of Guilford Courthouse with artist comment

Chapter 6: Victory at Yorktown

o Chapter Introduction by Matthew Skic

o Troiani Paintings

▪Brave Men as Ever Fought with artist comment

▪The Battle of the Hook, 1781 with artist comment

▪Artillery of Independence, Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, October 9, 1781 with artist

comment

▪French Grenadiers, Gatinois Regiment, Yorktown, 1781

▪Victory at Yorktown with artist comment

▪The Veteran's Return with artist comment

o Historical Objects/Artwork

▪ Bauman map- MoAR

▪ Davenport Epaulettes- MoAR

▪ Copy of JPM’s memoir- MoAR