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Is reading cursive your superpower? ✒️
🎉 It's #NationalVolunteerWeek! Thank you to our 23,454 Citizen Archivists (as of March 31, 2025) who have contributed to the National Archives Catalog by transcribing 1,147,019 pages. We invite everyone to volunteer as a #CitizenArchivist and help bring history to life.
Is reading cursive writing your superpower?
Join a special transcription challenge featuring Revolutionary War Pension Files!
The stories of over 80,000 men and women who lived through the American Revolution are waiting to be told. Will you help us tell them? Help
Image description: One half of image is a form from a Revolutionary War pension file, filled out in cursive writing. The other side says "can you read this? Help us transcribe pension files of the first veterans of the US military." There's the same link as in this post, and the National Archives logo.
“I was in Monmouth battle and many others and received a wound in my face from a ball, the scar of which is still visible.” – Robert Green, veteran
Robert Green gave this testimony at the age of 65 when applying for a federal pension for his service. Green’s story embodies the courage and resilience of African American patriots during the Revolutionary War. Wounded at the Battle of Monmouth, Green’s journey is a testament to the sacrifices made for the liberties we cherish today.
We invite you to be a part of a monumental effort to bring these stories to light. By joining our Revolutionary War Veterans Transcription Project, you’re not just transcribing documents; you’re helping to preserve and honor the legacy of African American soldiers.
You can ensure their stories, their sacrifice, and their dreams are not forgotten. Dive into history, transcribe with us, and help make the legacy of heroes like Robert Green accessible for generations to come.
Visit https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions/revolutionary-war-pension-files for details!
Thanks to an incredible response from our community, driven by recent outreach efforts, we saw a record-breaking increase in National Archives Catalog transcriptions!
In January 2025, our volunteers transcribed over 250,000 pages, a 7x increase from the usual monthly average! 📜📈 Why is this so important? Many government records—letters, memos, reports—are handwritten. Without transcription, they’re difficult to search or read. Thanks to these volunteers, historical records are now more accessible than ever.
From Revolutionary War pensions to Civil War nurse logs, WWII oral histories, and even UFO-related documents, these transcriptions help unlock knowledge for researchers, students, and the public. Want to be part of history? Become a Citizen Archivist today! It’s free, easy, and makes a real impact. Sign up here: archives.gov/citizen-archivist
Let’s keep this momentum going! Tag a friend who loves history and may want to join the effort.
Is reading cursive your superpower? 📜🔍
The National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe the Revolutionary War veteran pension files.
Join in today and help tell the story of America's first veterans!
The stories of over 80,000 men and women who lived through the American Revolution are waiting to be told. Will you help us tell them? Help
The National Archives is collaborating with the National Park Service on a special project to tag and transcribe 80,000+ pension records of American Revolution soldiers and their families—handwritten stories of their service and their lives.
Join today and become a Citizen Archivist!
The stories of over 80,000 men and women who lived through the American Revolution are waiting to be told. Will you help us tell them? Help
Call to arms! Is reading cursive your superpower? 📜🔍 The National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe the #RevolutionaryWar veteran pension files. Join in today and help tell the story of America's first veterans! https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions/revolutionary-war-pension-files
"It's a tradition with us, mister!" - Volunteer for the #RevWarVets mission today.
Under the alias Robert Shurtliff, Deborah Gannett served valiantly for over two years. She braved the battlefield at Tarrytown, was wounded, and stood witness to Cornwallis’s surrender. Remarkably, she is believed to be the only woman to receive a pension for her own service in the Revolution.
This story is just one of many waiting to be discovered and shared through the #RevWarVets Transcription Project in partnership with the National Park Service.
Your participation can make a huge difference. By joining our transcription project, you help bring these vital stories of our first veterans to light, ensuring they are remembered and honored.
Get started today!
Project Page: https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions/revolutionary-war-pension-files
Deborah’s Catalog entry:
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