Margaret Corbin | The Woman Who Held the Line

During the Battle of Fort Washington in 1776, Margaret Corbin stood beside her husband as he operated a cannon defending colonial forces. When he was killed in battle, Corbin took his place at the cannon and continued fighting despite suffering serious wounds herself. In this episode of Road to 250, discover the story of one of the Revolutionary War’s earliest female combat heroes and the courage she displayed under fire. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.