Capture of Fort William and Mary - Charles Lathrop Parsons

"Capture of Fort William and Mary" by Charles Lathrop Parsons recounts the pivotal events of December 14, 1774, when local Patriots, led by John Langdon, stormed Fort William and Mary in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This audacious raid resulted in the seizure of vital gunpowder and cannons, marking one of the first overt acts of the American Revolutionary War and the only battle to occur in New Hampshire. The story highlights themes of courage and resistance against oppression, resonating today as a reminder of the power of grassroots movements in the face of tyranny.