Whiskey Rebellion Collection

General Daniel Morgan in a buckskin coat of the Virginia rangers, c1780, (1937). Daniel Morgan (1736-1802) American pioneer, soldier, and politician from Virginia

A tax collector tarred and feathered during the Whiskey Rebellion or Whiskey Insurrection of 1791 - 1794 when citizens rose up to protest a tax on alcoholic drinks which had been raised to offset

Daniel Morgan 1736-1802. Army Officer In American Revolution. Led Militiamen To Suppress The Whiskey Rebellion. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Whiskey Rebellion
Pennsylvania tax rebels tar and feather a federal tax collector during the Whiskey Rebellion, Pennsylvania, 1794. The Whiskey Rebellion was a reaction to the excise tax of 1791 introduced by Treasury

EXCISE: TAR & FEATHER, 1794. Tarring and feathering an excise officer during the Whiskey Rebellion, 1794. Engraving, 19th century

CARTOON: WHISKEY TAX, 1794. An anti-government cartoon of 1794 siding with the Pennsylvania organisers of the Whiskey Rebellion who opposed the taxation power of Congress

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Protestors tar and feather a tax collector during the Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania 1790s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Angry citizens capturing tax collectors during the Whiskey Rebellion 1790s after the new federal government was formed. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

WHISKEY REBELLION, 1794. The participants in the Whiskey Rebellion were allowed to go free after signing this oath to submit to the laws of the United States, Pittsburgh, 11 September 1794

SPIRITS DUTIES ACT, 1791. First page of an act of Congress, 6 December 1791, repealing duty on imported spirits and imposing taxes on spirits distilled in the United States

ILLICIT WHISKEY STILL, 1794. An illicit whiskey still in western Pennsylvania at the time of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794: wood engraving, 19th century

WHISKEY REBELLION, 1794. Tarring and feathering an excise officer during the Whiskey Rebellion, 1794: engraving, 19th century

PENN. : TAR & FEATHER, 1794. The tarring and feathering of a tax collector at Pigeon Creek, Washington County
PENN.: TAR & FEATHER, 1794. The tarring and feathering of a tax collector at Pigeon Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania, during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Wood engraving, American, 1876

WHISKEY REBELLION, 1794. The capture of a tax collector at Pigeon Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania, during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Wood engraving, American, 1876

WHISKEY REBELLION, 1794. A 19th century wood engraving depicting an illicit still in Western Pennsylavania during the rebellion

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"The Whiskey Rebellion: A Fiery Protest Against Taxes and Injustice" In 1791, the United States found itself grappling with the aftermath of the Revolutionary War. To offset the costs incurred during this tumultuous period, a tax on alcoholic drinks was imposed. However, this decision ignited a firestorm of discontent among American citizens. General Daniel Morgan, clad in his buckskin coat as a symbol of defiance, emerged as a prominent figure in this rebellion. As an Army Officer who had fought valiantly in the American Revolution, he led militiamen to suppress what would become known as the Whiskey Rebellion or Whiskey Insurrection. The rebellion spanned from 1791 to 1794 and witnessed three years of unrest that shook the nation to its core. The participants were ordinary people who rose up against what they perceived as unjust taxation policies infringing upon their rights and livelihoods. During these turbulent times, violence erupted on both sides. Tax collectors became targets for public outrage; some even suffered tarring and feathering at the hands of enraged citizens. These acts served as powerful symbols of resistance against oppressive measures imposed by those in power. However, Federal troops eventually quelled the rebellion after several casualties and numerous arrests occurred throughout its duration. The capture of tax collectors at Pigeon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania stands out as one such moment where authorities regained control amidst widespread chaos. This uprising highlighted not only economic grievances but also deep-rooted concerns about individual liberties within America's evolving democracy. It showcased how far citizens were willing to go to protect their rights and resist what they deemed unfair impositions. Ultimately, while unsuccessful in achieving immediate change regarding spirits duties act or illicit whiskey stills prevalent during that time period - it left an indelible mark on American history.