Lecture - The Formation of the Continental Army
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Society of the Cincinnati
2118 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Details
In 1775, the rebellious Americans had to form a standing army to protect their rights and defend themselves against occupying British forces. On June 14, 1775, shortly before the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution that authorized the creation of an army that represented unity between the thirteen colonies, called the Continental Army, and appointed Gen. George Washington as its commander-in-chief. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of its inception, historian Holly Mayer, Ph.D., explores the Continental Army’s formation, the soldiers that made up its ranks and the challenges experienced by the Congress, George Washington and his generals as they strived to create an effective fighting force.
