America 250

The American Revolution: The Fairbanks Contribution

More than 111 members of the Fairbanks family are known to have served in the American Revolution, from the tense days leading to the “shot heard around the world” at Lexington and Concord in 1775 to the war’s conclusion with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Countless other descendants of JONATHAN and GRACE also answered the call in defense of a new nation.

Not all contributions took place on the battlefield. Men, women, and children supported the cause in vital ways, providing food, supplies, labor, and care that sustained the fight for independence.

The flags displayed here honor all those in the Fairbanks family and community whose service, both seen and unseen, helped secure a new nation.