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On the Army’s Strength · Public History
The Revolution
Was Lived
One Story at a Time.
Researching, interpreting, and sharing the individual experiences that shaped the American Revolution and its ever-changing military landscape.
Discover OASHistory is more than
the events we remember.
It is the people who lived them.
On the Army’s Strength, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public-history organization exploring civilian and noncombatant experiences during the American Revolution.
Our members examine the work and relationships that sustained military communities, then share what they discover with the public.
Bring OAS
to Your Site.
A wash kettle, a tailor’s needle, a market stall: everyday work offers visitors a way into the past.
Explore demonstrations and learning opportunities shaped around your site’s setting and audience.
Work with OASThere’s a Place
for You Here.
You don’t need decades of experience, a perfect impression, or an enormous collection of material culture to belong here.
Meet fellow interpreters, develop your interests, and find resources for your next impression.
Learn. Grow. Research. Interpret. Belong.
Explore membership
Find eligibility, annual dues, and joining instructions on our Membership page.
Interested in joining? Contact us about membership and tell us about your unit, umbrella organization, interests, and experience.
Honoring Deborah.
Encouraging Discovery.
Established in memory of Deborah J. Peterson, this award helps an interpreter develop a documented project for public presentation.
A $500 project stipend.
The award also includes one year of OAS membership and professional photography of the completed project.
2026 applications close December 1, 2026
Explore the scholarship ↗Questions about the scholarship? Get in touch.
Meet Us in the Story.
Find OAS at the First Crossing rehearsal and the 250th-anniversary commemorations of the Ten Crucial Days.
First Crossing
Rehearsal
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Pennsylvania
Visit Washington Crossing Historic Park ↗
A rehearsal ahead of the Christmas Day crossing.
Ten Crucial Days:
250th Anniversary
Three days. Three stops. OAS will take part each day as the commemorations move from Washington Crossing to Trenton and Princeton.
- December 25Washington Crossing
Pennsylvania & New Jersey - December 26Trenton, New Jersey
- December 27Princeton, New Jersey
OAS attendance dates are listed above. Visitor times and specific meeting locations will be added as details are confirmed. Questions? Get in touch.
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Stories to Tell.
Plan a visit, become a member, or help sustain the work. Your next connection starts here.