Author Archives: lizfinnegan

I stepped inside the John Neilson farmhouse with “Witness to Tribulation” at the Saratoga National Historical Park (@saratoga_nps). This building was used during the #RevolutionaryWar’s Saratoga campaign. Can you guess who was stationed here? That would be America’s best-known traitor, #BenedictArnold. He slept in that bed and wrote his notes and battle strategies at that […]

My first award @LiteraryTitan. Hope more will follow! #WitnesstoTribulation #LiterartTitan #LizFinnegan

I’m standing with “Witness to Tribulation” on the porch of the John Neilson farmhouse, which has been restored by the National Park Service and is a stop in the Saratoga National Historical Park (@saratoga_nps). The #BattleofSaratoga, which was fought September-October 1777, became the turning point in the #RevolutionaryWar. The British were not only defeated here, […]

The Olde Bryan Inn (@theoldebryaninn) in #SaratogaSprings, NY displays hundreds of pewter tankards, which were common vessels to hold ale during the #RevolutionaryWar. The tavern, which dates to 1773, still upholds that tradition. Many frequent customers have their own tankard engraved with their name and hang them here between visits. “Witness to Tribulation” stopped in […]

#SaratogaSprings, NY is well known for its healing mineral waters and of course the famous racetrack that just completed a three-year gig hosting the @belmontstakes. However, did you know that this location was also significant in the #RevolutionaryWar? In fact, it is known to be the “Turning Point” in that war. Seen here is the […]

I had a great time presenting my novel, “Witness to Tribulation”, in Manhattan to the members of the Civil War Forum of Metropolitan New York. They kindly presented me with a certificate for my PowerPoint presentation, which was well received. #LizFinnegan #LocalAuthor #CivilWar