AMERICA’S CIVIL WAR PRESIDENT STANDS IN APPRECIATION OF SCOTLAND IN EDINBURGH By: Dr. James E. Bliss, JD In the heart of Edinburgh’s old Calton Cemetery stands a life size statue of a man you would not expect to find in Scotland’s ancient capitol. Standing formally atop a massive marble base, the bronze, well dressed figure had been carefully placed…
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JAMES BLISS TO SPEAK IN NEW HAMPSHIRE!
On April 24, 2022, James Will be speaking at an event to be held at the John Paul Jones house in Portsmouth New Hampshire.The event, sponsored by the Portsmouth Historical Society will be held between 1:00 p.m and 5:00 pm. The event will be attended by Reenactors of the First New Hampshire Regiment and other…
Discover the History of Filey Bay and the Bonhomme Richard
FILEY BAY 1779 WHO/WHAT IS FILEY BAY 1779? Filey Bay 1779 was established in 2020 for the purpose of raising awareness of the Battle of Flamborough Head in 1779 for the benefit of local tourism, heritage and culture, and also for educational purposes.The name FILEY BAY 1779 was chosen because it encompasses the battle, ships…
Sunday, July 18, 2021 will mark 229 years since the passing of John Paul Jones
Sunday, July 18, 2021 will mark 229 years since the passing of John Paul Jones. Please take a minute to reflect on his amazing life. Attachments john-paul-jones-wide-56a61c6b5f9b58b7d0dff82a • 52 kB • 407 click 15.07.2021
Join us in Filey Bay!
Join us in Filey Bay, UK on September 23, 2021 and help us celebrate the famous sea battle between the Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis. Attachments 42 • 9 kB • 71 click 16.01.2025248 • 4 kB • 31 click 09.02.20252 • 10 kB • 26 click 10.02.2025american-revolutionary-war-battle-of-flamborough-head-east-yorkshire-england-22-sept-1779-between-the-american-john-paul-jones-and-british-vessel-serapis-under-capt-richard-pearson-jones-c • 65 kB • 2178 click 15.07.2021AEA7VSGAKBHL3AU4VMGGVT2KXQ…
Congratulations Dr Bliss!
James Bliss was elected to the Board of Trustees to the John Paul Jones Cottage and Museum this week. He is only the second American to ever serve on that Board. He looks forward to promoting the Museum all over the world. Dr. Bliss will be visiting Fredericksburg, Virginia the week of July 20th conducting…
HAPPY 247TH BIRTHDAY
COMMODORE JOHN PAUL JONES 247TH BIRTHDAY Born a gardener’s son, John Paul went on to become one of the greatest American Revolutionarywarriors, fighting for our independence. Today, we remember him with the greatest respect. Attachments HAPPY-247TH-BIRTHDAY • 42 kB • 290 click 06.07.2021jpj_bday • 254 kB • 402 click 06.07.2021
In Harm’s Way
Thomas Chase and the Rise of American Sea Power, 1773-1781
by Elizabeth W. Trotter
JONES – The Missing 20 months
Over the years historians, biographers, professors, naval personal and hundreds of others have debatedmany aspects of the life of John Paul Jones. Many will express their opinions, however, when it comes tothe period from about the winter of 1773 to the summer of 1775, there has been almost no consensusActually, there is not even agreement…
The Story of John Paul Paul Jones
John Paul Jones6 July 1747 – 18 July 1792Adapted from Pitre’s article for SWONET Jones was born John Paul and 6 July 1747, and Kirkcudbright, Scotland. At the age of 12 he entered the British merchant marine and went to see the first time at the cabin boy. He became first mate on a salver…