This Day in History: Nathan Hale, spy for George Washington
On this day in 1755, an American Patriot is born. He is unfortunately best known for his death, just 21 years later. Nathan Hale’s...
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This Day in History: John Adams & King George III
On this day in 1785, King George III receives a minister from the newly independent American colonies. That minister was none other than...
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- May 31
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This Day in History: A nearly forgotten “rabble-rouser” & Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1800, Brigadier General John Lamb passes away. This Revolutionary War hero literally sacrificed years of his life (and...
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- May 24
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This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain
On this day in 1774, the Virginia House of Burgesses takes a stand against Great Britain. The colonists were fed up! The British...
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- May 16
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This Day in History: Benedict Arnold & the first USS Enterprise
On this day in 1775, Benedict Arnold sets his sights on Fort St. John’s, near the Canadian border. He would soon launch an attack on the...
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- May 11
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This Day in History: The Second Continental Congress
On this day in 1775, delegates from the American colonies convene in a Continental Congress. It was badly needed. Armed conflict between...
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- May 10
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This Day in History: George Ross, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1730, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. If you’ve heard a story about George Ross, it probably wasn’t...
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- May 4
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This Day in History: Rhode Island declares independence
On this day in 1776, Rhode Island renounces its allegiance to King George III. The state’s action came a full two months before the...
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- Apr 28
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This Day in History: James Monroe’s birthday
On this day in 1758, future President James Monroe is born. Did you know that Monroe was a participant in George Washington’s famous...
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- Apr 20
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This Day in History: The Women of Pepperell
On or around this day in 1775, a group of women from Massachusetts capture suspected Tories. These women weren’t going to sit around...
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- Apr 19
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This Day in History: The “Shot Heard Round the World” is fired at Lexington Green
On this day in 1775, the “shot heard round the world” occurs at Lexington Green! It had been mere hours since Paul Revere ended his...
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- Apr 18
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This Day in History: Paul Revere makes his famous ride
On this day in 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous ride. I am so sorry to tell you that he did not really yell “the British are coming!”...
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- Apr 8
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This Day in History: The Liberty Affair & John Hancock
On this day in 1768, John Hancock’s merchant sloop, the Lydia, enters the Port of Boston. She would soon by followed by another sloop,...
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- Mar 19
- 3 min
This Day in History: Thomas McKean, President before Washington?
On this day in 1734, Thomas McKean is born. He was President of the United States before George Washington was! Well, sort of. McKean was...
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- Mar 14
- 3 min
This Day in History: British Surrender Ft Charlotte
On this day in 1780, the British surrender Fort Charlotte to the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Bernardo de Gálvez. Do you know about...
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- Mar 8
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This Day in History: Founders against slavery
On this day in 1775, a scathing rebuke of slavery is published in a Pennsylvania newspaper. It is presented anonymously and signed only:...
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- Mar 7
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This Day in History: Crispus Attucks, first casualty of the American Revolution
On this day in 1770, a casualty of the Boston Massacre lies in state at Faneuil Hall. Some argue that Crispus Attucks was the first...
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- Feb 28
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This Day in History: William Washington, a Patriot lost in his cousin’s shadow
On this day in 1752, a distant cousin of George Washington is born in Virginia. William Washington would serve as an officer in the...
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- Feb 18
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This Day in History: Washington's pleas from Valley Forge
On this day in 1778, George Washington writes several letters from his winter camp at Valley Forge. These letters reflected the many...
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- Feb 14
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This Day in History: A much-needed victory at Kettle Creek
On this day in 1779, an outnumbered band of Patriots defeats a group of Loyalists near Kettle Creek in Georgia. The battle would prove to...
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