Home of George Washington’s Most Trusted General: Nathanael Greene | Journey With Murphy

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[@sonofhawaii4227]

What an awesome video! I agree that General Nathaneal Greene is probably one of the most important leaders of the American war for independence. Had he lived longer and gotten involved in politics, there’s a good chance he might’ve become President at some point. Keep up the great work! Aloha 🤙🏼

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thanks! I agree- had Greene been around he at least would’ve been in Washington’s Cabinet.

[@Comment_Momma]

Thank you for the fantastic tour and conversation about General Greene. I work at several of the Southern Campaign National Parks, Cowpens, Ninety Six, and Kings Mountain, and it's been awesome to see the beginnings of a man so renowned for his service to and sacrifice for our great nation! Huzzah!

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

That’s neat! Years ago we visited Guilford Courthouse and a few other key battlefields in the south. We really enjoyed that trip, thanks for all you do!

[@forgottenrhodeisland3947]

Wow things have changed since this video. You should see the cemetery today. Myself and a few others have repaired half of the stones . I love seeing this video every time it pops up. Thanks again and hope to see you again someday. Josh

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Hey Josh! Great to hear from you. Also great to hear (and not surprised) that you all have continued your preservation efforts at the Homestead. Hopefully I can get back to New England soon to visit. Take care!

[@gehistorian]

I did a paper in my American Revolution class as an undergrad that focused on the women at Valley Forge. I specifically looked at the roles of Martha Washington and Catherine Greene.

[@ronaldedson496]

If not for my fathers there would be no America. He had an army twice the size of George Washington. Was the most trusted General Leonard Baumgardner 1755 1839.

[@ronaldedson496]

Edson's were there April 19,1775, I am also a Whipple. Go read now

[@MikeLaFleur-ih8ir]

Having served on the USS Nathanael Greene (SSBN-636) I’ve been enamored with this man. His significance does get the recognition so well earned. I now feel the need to make a visit. Thanks for the tour.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thank you for your service! He truly is one of the most fascinating figures from our founding, yet he does not get the recognition I believe he deserves.

[@TrudyAnnBarker]

Following my genealogy - I am a descendant of Nathaniel and Catherine Greene My 5x's Grandparents. I was really interested in Mulberry Grove because of the invention of the cotton gin but anything I can learn regarding this courageous man intrigues me ! Thaxs for this video

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Very cool! Greene’s life is fascinating to study, to be sure.

[@LadyJane1753]

This is a wonderful video! I love touring historic houses, but I don't get to travel as much as I would like. I'd definitely love to see more videos like this! More from New England and the South would be great!

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@barryturner2902]

Thanks for this video about a great patriot, an excellent man!

[@reginaclark1816]

Thank you for taking us here! Josh was a GREAT guide! He loves what he does...you can tell. I loved hearing about Greene. I read about him in David Mccullough's "1776." Loved this video!

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thank you for watching 😃 Josh is a fantastic tour guide and history lover like many of us.

[@jonham8469]

We here in North Carolina have long respected Nathanael Greene, after whom Greensboro is named. I'm originally from Georgia and know well also his connections to that state and Savannah. I think Josh was a great guide. My wife and I really loved his presentation.

[@N1K5M1TH]

This is so cool!!! I literally found out last night, that my great grandmother Elizabeth Greene is a discindent of General Nathanael Greene. It's mind blowing what my fiancee has discovered about my family. My PaPa served in WW2, my great papa served in WW1 (he was married to Elizabeth), his papa, my great great great papa was insisted at 15 in the civil war, and made it through the civil war an was 20 when he got out. I found their enlistment cards too! Mind blown today, 37 years old an just finding this out! Thank you for posting this, as I'm stuck in Oklahoma an would never be able to see something like this! From revolutionary war, to current day, still have family in the military. Explains why I've always been such a patriot and love my country to death! God bless America 🇺🇸

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

That is really cool!! I love doing ancestry research, it’s very rewarding. Sounds like you come from excellent lineage of Americans.

[@joanpellillo2981]

Thank you for sharing - So interesting -Look forward to visiting some day!

[@Jerry-fn5nx]

Such an amazing home. Josh did an amazing job as a tour guide with stories and history there. Great job all around. Love learning old colonial history 👍

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1aikane]

My ancestor served under Gen. N. Green in the Revolutionary War. I'd like to visit this place one day

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

It’s a fantastic site- really connects you to Nathanael and his beginnings.

[@jacquestedcooper]

This was so interesting! Josh was very informative. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Josh is fantastic and gave a wonderful tour.

[@theoutdoorhistorian]

Thanks Michael, I’m sorry I wasn’t there that day.

[@HistorySavior1941]

Awesome episode man. I have always wanted to visit here. Pretty neat experience for sure! Keep up the great stuff!

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thanks man! Really appreciate it 👊🏼

[@kristalsalters1613]

Thank You for posting this video and thank you to Josh for his knowledge and sharing that. I knew of General Greene and his contributions to the Revolution but had not known how young he passed, his connection to Georgia and why, that he was raised in a Quaker Family. I learned so much. Again, thank you both. This was just Splendid! He would have made an awesome US President.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thank you for the comment! I agree, Josh did a great job and I really appreciate his time and knowledge.

[@jeantovern3918]

Thank you so much! Great tour. I’m hoping to head out there soon. I live in RI.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Of course, enjoy your visit!!

[@Gidaddy55]

Excellent presentation! Congrats to all involved

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thank you kindly!

[@032319581]

I live right outside of Greensboro North Carolina that was of course named for Nathanael Greene after the battle of Guilford courthouse. I worked at the Home Depot on battleground avenue for years and used to go on my lunch hour to the courthouse and roam around the battlefield

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

That’s awesome! I was able to visit Greensboro a few years back and spent hours walking the Guilford CH Battlefield

[@cws-st6mc]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this. Well done. Well done!

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by. More to come!

[@lindamoore9405]

I’m a brand new viewer and I’m so impressed. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your state’s history.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Hey thanks! Appreciate you watching. 😊

[@maynardjeffers6605]

Great video can't wait for more :-)

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

More to come, thank you!

[@richardpiper6265]

He is my 6th cousin five times removed. I go back 11 generations to Frances Cotton who had a sister Mary Cotton. They were the daughters of Richard Cotton and Mary Mainwaring. Nathaniel Greene’s great, great, great, great grandmother was Mary Cotton.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Very cool!!

[@coniwatson9512]

That was terrific.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thank you!

[@dcnunez100]

Yay!!!! Been waiting for you to post ❤️🙌❤️

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed it :)

[@gailhorrocks]

Fantastic tour.

[@outdoorlife5396]

He and Daniel Morgan are my two favorite people from the AR.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Daniel Morgan is also a favorite of mine- a gritty leader who served in multiple theaters of the war.

[@Susan.I]

Washington’s Last Contonenment was in Newburgh, NY!

[@barrychandler5250]

My ancestor's wife was Hannah Greene. Her son was Gen. Greene's Camp-De -Aide. He received a sword from Congress which is in the Ga. Capital. His name was Stephen Calfrey Pearce. My ancestor was Joshua Pearce who owned an Inn on the old road from Savannah To Augusta. He entertained Pres. Washington and the Marque De Lafayette at his Inn. I do not know if the Greene families are connected but it is possible.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Very interesting! I’d also be curious if there was a connection.

[@garyhammond2213]

I'm enjoying the video because I was born in Providence Plantations. However, the colonists did not kick the Indians off their land. If you will recall, Roger Williams purchased a lot of land from the Narragansetts. The chief also got a lifetime pass to the stores at the trading post.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Good point!

[@jeffreyryan8401]

Greene bought his books from Henry Knox in Boston. Amazingly both were self taught officers

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Great point! Knox and Greene really were self-made military men. Examples of American ingenuity, curiosity, and fortitude.

[@georgeince4136]

I was married to a woman in New Jersey whose family claimed to be distant descendants of Nathaniel Greene.

[@helenwood1]

A GIANT of the southern campaign

[@jimplummer4879]

The Greene Family has long roots in Rhode Island.

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

They sure do!

[@rebelwalzt]

I live about 3 miles from this house. It's not much but a 4 room house. but you can feel the history both inside and out. there is a small family graveyard behind the house that some dope heads vandalized in the 1970's. RI has alot of historic places. Smiths Castle and Fort Adams are a few. There is Benenfit St. with a mile of 18th. century houses in Providence.

[@davidprocaccini8935]

The Nathanael Greene Homestead is a 14 room house. 4 rooms on the first floor 4 room the second floor 6 rooms on the third floor

[@garyhammond2213]

The Wampanoag were a greater threat which were from Massachusetts. Remember King Philips War in the mid 1600's.

[@tommyt1357]

I just subscribed and I would like to thank u because know a days the presient generation douse not care about history

[@JourneyWithMurphy]

Thanks for subscribing! Agreed that history is under appreciated and under studied today. Many more history videos to follow!

[@notsurewhatscookin8691]

Great video & New sub here for support 😊

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