10/09/2025
I have always loved this story “The Army of Two”
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In the War of 1812, Scituate, Massachusetts became the setting for one of New England’s most enduring legends—the story of the “American Army of Two.” When British troops attempted to land near Scituate Harbor, two young sisters, Rebecca and Abigail Bates, were living at the lighthouse with their father, the keeper.
Armed with nothing more than a fife and a drum, the sisters played martial tunes with such determination that the British were convinced a local militia was rushing to the scene. Fearing an ambush, the soldiers retreated to their ships, leaving the harbor safe.
The daring act of Rebecca and Abigail Bates has been remembered for over two centuries as a tale of quick thinking and courage. The “Army of Two” became a symbol of how ordinary citizens, even children, could shape the course of local history through resourcefulness and resolve.