Star Spangled Stories: How Maryland native Tench Tilghman became a trusted figure in the American Re

Name: Star Spangled Stories: How Maryland native Tench Tilghman became a trusted figure in the American Re
Uploaded: 2026-05-01T11:50:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 30 s
Description: Maryland native Tench Tilghman became one of the most trusted figures in the American Revolution. While his family remained loyal to the crown, Tench served alongside George Washington and coordinated with French allies. When the British surrendered, Washington chose Tench to deliver the news to Congress.

Maryland native Tench Tilghman became one of the most trusted figures in the American Revolution. While his family remained loyal to the crown, Tench served alongside George Washington and coordinated with French allies. When the British surrendered, Washington chose Tench to deliver the news to Congress.