This Week in History: The Battle of Charlotte
At about this time in 1780, the Battle of Charlotte is fought. Americans were badly outnumbered, but that didn’t stop them from putting...
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This Day in History: Francis Hopkinson, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1737, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Philadelphia. This signer, Francis Hopkinson, made unique...
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- Sep 3
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This Day in History: American emissary captured
On this day in 1780, the British capture Henry Laurens, an American emissary who was then traveling to negotiate a treaty with the...
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- Sep 2
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This Day in History: The first ships in “Washington’s Navy”
On this day in 1775, George Washington directs Nicolson Broughton to take command of the first ship in Washington’s Navy. The war had...
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- Aug 22
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This Day in History: Benedict Arnold saves the day
On this day in 1777, the British siege of Fort Schuyler crumbles. You won’t believe what Benedict Arnold—not yet a traitor—did to finally...
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- Aug 19
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This Day in History: The man who finished Paul Revere’s ride
On this day in 1751, Samuel Prescott is born in Massachusetts. He is best known for riding with Paul Revere during the early morning...
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- Aug 14
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This Day in History: Gunpowder is stolen for the Patriot cause
On this day in 1775, more than 100 kegs of gunpowder are stolen for the Patriot cause. The incident came to be known as the Bermuda...
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- Aug 13
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This Day in History: The little-known Battle of the Flockey
On this day in 1777, the little-known Battle of the Flockey takes place in New York’s Schoharie Valley. The battle ended with Loyalists...
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- Aug 9
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This Day in History: A Spanish Admiral helps the American Revolution
On this day in 1780, a large convoy of British ships is captured. The victory was the result of a combined French and Spanish effort, led...
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- Aug 5
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This Day in History: A costly victory at Oriskany
On this day in 1777, American forces hold out against a British siege. They were trapped inside Fort Schuyler, but help was on the way!...
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- Jul 20
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This Day in History: Signers of the Declaration
On this day in 1811, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter. Benjamin Rush had put his life on the line when he...
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- Jul 20
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This Day in History: American Patriots set fire to Boston Light
On this day in 1775, American Patriots set fire to Boston Light, then the oldest lighthouse in North America. In many ways, our...
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- Jul 17
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This Day in History: Little-known Revolutionary War hero Peter Gansevoort
On this day in 1749, Revolutionary War hero Peter Gansevoort is born. But for him, would Americans have lost the Battle of Saratoga? He...
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- Jul 12
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This Day in History: The Patriotic women at the Battle of Huck’s Defeat
On this day in 1780, Americans win the Battle of Huck’s Defeat. You’ll love the bravery of a few patriotic ladies in the hours before...
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- Jul 10
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This Day in History: The Capture of British General Richard Prescott
On this day in 1777, British Major General Richard Prescott is captured. One author has called this event “the outstanding special...
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- Jul 6
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This Day in History: Battle of Green Spring
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Green Spring is fought. Technically, the battle was a British victory. Strategically, it was anything...
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- Jul 4
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This Day in History: Happy Independence Day!
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress adopts our Declaration of Independence. It had already resolved on July 2 that “these...
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- Jul 2
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This Day in History: Happy 2nd of July! (Or so John Adams thought.)
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress declared America’s independence! Did you know that this vote actually occurred on July 2,...
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- Jun 30
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This Day in History: Captain Silas Talbot
On this day in 1813, a former captain of the Continental Navy passes away. Silas Talbot also served in the United States Navy as the...
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- Jun 28
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This Day in History: Plot to assassinate George Washington
On this day in 1776, one of George Washington’s personal guards is hanged for sedition and treachery. Thomas Hickey had been involved in...