Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Revolutionary War Pension Files

Through a collaboration of the National Archives and the National Park Service, the Revolutionary War Pension Files archive contains valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families. You may find copies of marriage and family records, information about military service, and personal materials such as letters, diaries, and family trees.

Participants will help transcribe historical documents, making these records more accessible and searchable for historians, genealogists, students, and researchers. By transforming handwritten documents into digital text, volunteers play an important role in preserving history and uncovering stories that might otherwise remain hidden.

Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; a limited number are available on site.

Unearthing History, One Page at a Time is a collaborative transcription series where volunteers convert historical documents into searchable digital text, supporting researchers, genealogists, and the preservation of history for future generations.

Registration is requested.