Battle at Charlestown
6/17/1775
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This is a copy of a 1775 engraving by Bernard Romans. It was gathered as part of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission. The Commission's purpose was to celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington, and to collect, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times. The National Archives holds this photograph (from 1931-1932) of the print as part of the records of the Commission.
This primary source comes from the Records from the Commissions of the Legislative Branch.
National Archives Identifier:
532908Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-477; Battle at Charlestown; 6/17/1775; The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 - 1932; Records from the Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/battle-at-charlestown, May 11, 2024]