Courage of 1776

Words on this plaque.

Courage of 1776

Fifty-six men signed the "Declaration of Independence."

Five were captured or imprisoned in the war that followed.

Nine died of wounds or hardships.

Twelve lost their homes.

Seventeen lost everything they owned.

Every one of them was hunted.

Most were driven into hiding.

They were offered immunity, rewards, the return of their

property, or freedom of their loved ones to desert the

cause. Not one did.

Not one broke that pledge.