Alabama wasn’t one of the thirteen original colonies that became the United States. That’s stopping local communities from taking part in the upcoming observance of America’s two hundred and fiftieth anniversary.
“Welcome! I’m so glad that you’ve come by to see me in my final resting place. My name is Richard Inge. I was born 1754 in King and Queen County, Virginia,” said historian Richard Rhone.
We’re at the Greenwood Cemetery in Tuscaloosa, and Rhone is dressed for the occasion. He’s in a gray wig, a long tan vest, short pants, and black shoes with big buckles.
“When the war for the revolution broke out, I joined, and I was fortunate. I served under General Lafayette. Rhone is the reenactor in the guise of Richard Inge. He is one of the five verified Revolutionary War patriots buried here at Greenwood. Rhone’s tri-cornered hat and blue army coat is draped over the black gates around the graves of Richard Inge and some of his family…