Zachary Gardner -- Germantown

This Exhibit focuses on Germantown Pennsylvania. Included in this exhibit is a map by Thomas Jeffreys drawn in 1776, and an article from the Manufacturing Society in Philadelphia which provides an understanding of the trade routes in the colonies and Germantown's place within those networks. In addition, this exhibit includes many letters from revolutionary figures, such as Joseph Galloway, George Washington

This exhibit contains three essays on Germantow. One essay examines Germantown as a economic and social hub. Another essay explores Germantown as site of battle in 1777 during the Battle of Germantown. Finally, a third essay discusses Joseph Galloway, a famous loyalist, who voiced the concerns of loyalists living under British occupation in Philadelphia. Through these essays, I hope to show Germantown's importance throughout the revolutionary period as a haven for both patriot and loyalist activity. Furthermore, imbued with both patriot and loyalist leanings, Germantown, I believe, represents many towns during this era. Like many towns, it struggled with internecine civil war and disunion as people were swept up in the Revolutionary war