Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War (Apr 19, 1775 – Sep 3, 1783) had a big impact on Salem.

On Feb. 26, 1775, the first armed resistance by the colonies to British authority occurred at North Bridge in Salem. Leslie's retreat

Approximately 2 months later, the Revolutionary War would officially start when Colonel Gage sent 700 British troops to Concord.

See Also

Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War. A compilation from the archives, prepared and published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in accordance with chapter 100, resolves of 1891 17 Volume Set