THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

FORGOTTEN PATRIOTS

Series

The Forgotten Patriots is a groundbreaking five-volume series that brings to light the untold stories of African American and Indigenous soldiers, and sailors, known as the Forgotten Patriots who served during the American Revolutionary War—heroes whose sacrifices helped shape the birth of a nation but who have long been omitted from its dominant historical narrative.

Each volume in the series is dedicated to a specific theater of the Revolutionary War—Northern, Mid-Atlantic, Southern, Western Frontier, and Naval & Maritime—offering a regional lens through which readers discover the deeply rooted and often overlooked contributions of Forgotten Patriots. Through rigorous scholarship, primary source analysis, and genealogical research, this series uncovers names, lives, and legacies that have been hidden for centuries.

This series is more than a retelling of the Revolution—it is a reclamation. It centers voices left out of traditional accounts and enriches our national memory by restoring these Forgotten Patriots to their rightful place in history. Designed for educators, historians, genealogists, and descendants alike, The Forgotten Patriots series is an essential collection for those seeking to understand the full and diverse story of America's fight for independence.

With each volume, readers will find detailed biographical sketches, military records, maps, illustrations, and documented lineages—building an archive of truth that honors those who fought, not only for liberty, but for recognition. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this series stands as a vital resource and a call to remember—freedom was not won alone.

Our Authors

The authors of the five part series: America's Forgotten Patriots have written a compelling narrative about the Revolutionary War through the life experience of American men, women and children of African and Indigenous descent. The authors have demonstrated a remarkable blend of talent, research skill, and narrative ability. Their award winning accomplishments required a deep understanding of 18th-century politics, military strategy, and social dynamics, along with the ability to sift through primary sources like letters, diaries, and government records.

They balanced factual accuracy with compelling storytelling, making complex historical events accessible and engaging for modern readers. As descendants of America’s Forgotten Patriots, their talent lies not only in uncovering lesser-known perspectives—such as those of women, the enslaved, and ordinary soldiers—but also in weaving these voices into a coherent, vivid account of a transformative era in American history.