So, last night we went to see an interpretive storyteller portray Mary Hays, better known as Molly Pitcher.  Fantastic.  The presentation also focused on the women "who belonged to the army" by following their husbands during the American Revolution.  Through her "memories" she revisited the winter in Valley Forge, the "march",  and then the Battle of Monmouth.  She debunked some of the myth and the legend.  Did you know that her husband neither died nor was wounded at the Battle of Monmouth?  Did you know that eventually she received a military pension for HER service...NOT her husband's service.  It was a wonderful portrayal.  

Later this week, I am going to take Ginger to Monmouth Battlefield to see the ridge where she ran the ammunition and the stream where she collected water.  "Living" history...I love it.

Here is a picture of Molly Pitcher as Ginger holds her ramrod.  (I just wish I would have thought to ask Molly to put on her hat and pack again.)

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