A Revolutionary War uniform color for Independence Day – and beyond
The Couser home is shown at 266 West Walnut Street in Hillsboro.
As the nation celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4, one local resident has chosen a unique color to paint the exterior of his West Walnut Street home in Hillsboro.
Craig Couser, of Craig's Custom Services (https://www.facebook.com/craigscustomservices/), told The Highland County Press that ahead of nation's semiquincentennial celebration, he decided to choose a paint color similar to Gen. George Washington's Revolutionary War uniform coat color.
General Washington’s Revolutionary War uniform set the standard for the Continental Army. To promote a professional military appearance, he designed his own attire in dark blue wool with buff (light tan/yellowish) facings, lapels and cuffs, paired with matching buff breeches and a waistcoat. The blue and buff combination was Washington’s choice – and a direct contrast to the bright red coats of the British. This iconic color scheme was so significant that it remained the official color pattern of the U.S. Army until the American Civil War.
Couser said he's always had an interest in the Revolutionary War, and he and his wife tried to match their home exterior color palette to the Washington-designed uniform.
Couser is currently touching up the exterior of his house and hopes to be finished by the July 17-18 weekend when Highland County is holding a special America 250 celebration. This community event will bring history to life through engaging presentations, courthouse tours, community activities and patriotic entertainment across Highland County.
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