This Day in History: The American victory at Yorktown
On this day in 1781, British General Lord Charles Cornwallis surrenders to American General George Washington, bringing an end to the...
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- 3 days ago
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This Day in History: John Glover outwits the British
On this day in 1776, Americans fight the Battle of Pell’s Point. The battle was later described as a “smart & close Skirmish” in which...
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- Oct 9
- 3 min
This Day in History: Agent 355 & the Culper Spy Ring
On or around this day in 1780, a female agent in one of Washington’s spy rings may have been arrested. Can you believe that this woman...
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- Oct 7
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Battle of King’s Mountain
On this day in 1780, Patriot militia win a stunning victory against a band of Loyalists at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The “memorable...
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- Oct 6
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This Day in History: The British win a battle, but lose the war
On this day in 1777, American forces lose the Battle of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton. It was the latest in a long string of defeats...
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- Sep 29
- 3 min
This Day in History: Kate Barry, the “heroine of Cowpens”
On this day in 1823, a little-known heroine of the American Revolution passes away. Kate Barry has been described as the “heroine of...
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- Sep 23
- 2 min
This Day in History: Seth Capron, American entrepreneur
On this day in 1762, Seth Capron is born in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He served as a soldier with George Washington, yet his most...
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- Sep 9
- 3 min
This Day in History: Supreme Court Justice William Paterson
On this day in 1806, William Paterson passes away. If you’ve heard of Paterson, then you probably know him for his work at the...
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- Sep 5
- 2 min
This Day in History: The Culper Spy Ring, Benjamin Tallmadge & a raid on Lloyd’s Neck
On this day in 1779, Benjamin Tallmadge leads a raid on Lloyd’s Neck. You may know Tallmadge as the leader of George Washington’s Culper...
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- Aug 29
- 3 min
This Day in History: Washington’s miraculous escape
On this day in 1776, George Washington and his troops make a miraculous escape across the East River and into Manhattan. The British...
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- Aug 28
- 3 min
This Day in History: John Stark, the “Hero of Bennington”
On this day in 1822, a Revolutionary War hero is born. John Stark is perhaps best known for coining the motto, “Live Free or Die!” Okay,...
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- Aug 22
- 3 min
This Day in History: The British attack on Long Island
On this day in 1776, the British begin an effort against General George Washington’s troops, then stationed in Brooklyn and Manhattan....
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- Aug 21
- 3 min
This Day in History: James Wilson, the other Father of the Constitution?
On this day in 1798, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. James Wilson was one of only six men who signed both the...
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- Aug 20
- 2 min
This Day in History: The origins of “E Pluribus Unum”
On this day in 1776, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin propose “E Pluribus Unum” as a national motto to be used on the...
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- Aug 18
- 3 min
This Day in History: A much-needed Patriot victory at Musgrove’s Mill
On about this day in 1780, American Patriots fight and win the Battle of Musgrove’s Mill. The victory was much-needed! Americans had just...
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- Aug 17
- 3 min
This Day in History: Peter Salem, former slave & Revolutionary War veteran
On this day in 1816, Peter Salem passes away. This Patriot was born into slavery, but he ended life as a free man—and a veteran of George...
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- Aug 13
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This Day in History: George Washington, Charles Lee, & a court martial
On this day in 1778, General Charles Lee’s court martial ends with a guilty verdict. But who is Charles Lee? Well, it seems that if...
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- Aug 2
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Declaration of Independence is signed
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence is signed. If you’re surprised to hear that it wasn’t signed on July 4, then you’re...
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- Jul 29
- 2 min
This Day in History: A Heroine at the Battle of the House in the Horseshoe
On this day in 1781, Loyalists win the Battle of the House in the Horseshoe. Yes! The battle really occurred in a house. Perhaps you...
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- Jul 27
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This Day in History: The oldest Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1696, a hero is born. Captain Samuel Whittemore would go on to become the oldest known combatant in the American...