Latest Posts
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Alexandria Historical Society Zoom Meeting, March 9, 2026 7pm
An English Tory in Old Town: an Examination of the Journals of Nicholas Cresswell by Kenneth Bancroft In the early years of the American Revolution, a young Englishman was caught between his loyalty to the crown and his ambition in… Continue reading
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Winter in West Virginia
Some photos while skiing with the family. Continue reading
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Happy New Year
Some research material to get me started on my next project. Stay tuned for announcements on lectures, etc… Continue reading
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Nicholas Cresswell Journal, Leesburg Historic Diaries First Friday Event
Happy to present the Journal of Nicholas Cresswell with the Thomas Balch Library as part of First Friday in Leesburg. Displays discussed his travels in the Indian Country, his experience with slavery in the colonies, and his growing distaste for… Continue reading
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Full moon in the Fall, Loudoun County
The sky was so luminous and dreamy it felt like an Impressionist painting. Continue reading
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Emerging Revolutionary War blog post
Excited to contribute to this excellent project as a guest author placing Cresswell’s journal in context of the early stages of the Revolutionary War. Check out their podcast as well. https://emergingrevolutionarywar.org/2025/10/20/an-englishmans-journal-of-the-revolutionary-war-the-journals-of-nicholas-cresswell-1774-1777/ Continue reading
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VPHA at Welbourne Manor
Middleburg, VA Originally built in 1775, the house has been in the care of the Dulany family since 1833. It has seen its share of Loudoun history. The event featured Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area’s Travis Shaw who discussed the history… Continue reading
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Loudoun County in the Revolutionary War
Brochure highlighting Loudoun County’s Historic Records and Deeds collection co-written by director Eric Larson and Ken Bancroft. Loudoun is one of the few counties in Virginia with a near complete collection neither damaged by the elements or war. Continue reading
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Resolutions Passed by the free-holders of Loudoun County June 14, 1774
A review published by the Loudoun County Historic Records and Deed Research Division of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. https://www.loudoun.gov/2165/Historic-Records-Deed-Research Resolutions Passed by the free-holders of Loudoun County June 14, 1774 Ken Bancroft Background: The idea of seeking independence from Great Britain was not immediate and represented several years of frustration… Continue reading
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Preservation Month Display
May 3, 2024 Old Courthouse, Leesburg, Virginia For the greater part of the 20th century, archival conservation was more destructive than protective. Fortunately there are processes to correct this, which are displayed as part of Preservation Month. Continue reading
Ken Bancroft Public History 