The Capture of Fort William and Mary
Charles Lathrop Parsons
Read by Robert Morel
The Capture of Fort William and Mary took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on December 14, 1774, when local Patriots led by John Langdon stormed Fort William and Mary guarding the mouth of the busy seaport. They overcame a six-man caretaker detachment and seized the garrison's powder, which was distributed through several towns in the colony for potential use in the looming struggle against Great Britain. On December 15, 1774, patriots led by John Sullivan again raided the fort, this time seizing numerous cannons, later used in the pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill. The incident is significant as one of the first overt acts of the American Revolutionary War and the only battle to take place in the state of New Hampshire. - Summary by Wikipeda (1 hr 9 min)
Chapters
| The Capture of Fort William and Mary, December 14th and 15th, 1774 | 39:23 | Read by Robert Morel |
| The Disposal of The Powder | 17:25 | Read by Robert Morel |
| The Participants | 5:00 | Read by Robert Morel |
| The Powder at Bunker Hill | 4:10 | Read by Robert Morel |
| Was the Capture of Fort William and Mary the First Overt Act of the Revolution? | 3:43 | Read by Robert Morel |