tara6 days ago2 minThis Day in History: The Paul Revere of the Mohawk ValleyOn this day in 1778, the “Paul Revere of the Mohawk Valley” makes his famous run. Unlike Revere, Adam Helmer didn’t have a horse to help ...
taraSep 123 minThis Day in History: Betty Zane’s daring dash for gunpowder saves Ft. HenryOn this day in 1782, a 16-year-old girl makes a daring dash for gunpowder. Betty Zane made her run even as a group of British soldiers an...
taraSep 103 minThis Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration with a lot to loseOn this day in 1736, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Virginia. Carter Braxton was a wealthy and influential man wi...
taraSep 93 minThis Day in History: George Washington’s changing views on slaveryOn this day in 1786, George Washington writes a letter on a difficult topic. His views on slavery had been changing for many years. Perha...
taraSep 52 minThis Day in History: The first Continental Congress opens in prayerOn this day in 1774, the first Continental Congress convenes at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia. Its goal was to coordinate a response t...
taraSep 13 minThis Day in History: Phillis Wheatley, first black American to publish a book of poetryOn this day in 1773, Phillis Wheatley becomes the first black American to have a book of poetry published. Very little is known about Phi...
taraAug 273 minThis Day in History: The History of the Liberty BellOn or around this day in 1752, the Liberty Bell is transported up the Delaware River toward Philadelphia. On September 1, a city official...
taraAug 253 minThis Day in History: One of the last survivors of the Boston Tea PartyOn this day in 1742, George Robert Twelves Hewes is born in Boston. He would later become one of the last survivors of the Boston Tea Par...
taraAug 213 minThis 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 De...
taraAug 152 minThis Day in History: The Heroines of Bryan's StationOn this day in 1782, the Siege of Bryan’s Station begins. Once again, a group of American women showed incredible bravery—and their actio...
taraAug 23 minThis Day in History: The Declaration of Independence is signedOn 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 ...
taraJul 312 minThis Day in History: Britain's half-hearted attempt to reconcileOn this day in 1775, Congress rejects a plan of reconciliation that had been offered by the British. But did the British Prime Minister d...
taraJul 282 minThis Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration, in prisonOn this day in 1746, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in South Carolina. The patriotic song “God Save our Thirteen Sta...
taraJul 212 minThis Day in History: “A simple democracy . . . is one of the greatest of evils.”On this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence writes a letter to John Adams. The letter sounds harsh to modern ears. A...
taraJul 212 minThis Day in History: Patriots win the Battle of Colson’s MillOn this day in 1780, the Battle of Colson’s Mill is fought and won by Patriot forces in North Carolina. The skirmish has been all but for...
taraJul 153 minThis Day in History: Jefferson and Adams renew their friendshipOn this day in 1813, Abigail Adams sends a note to Thomas Jefferson. She had been upset and hadn’t communicated with him in years. Her hu...
taraJul 103 minThis Day in History: Salem Poor, former slave turned Revolutionary War fighterOn this day in 1769, a slave named Salem Poor purchases his freedom. He would go on to also fight for American freedom during the Revolut...
taraJul 43 minThis 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 Unite...
taraJun 283 minThis Day in History: The British attack on Fort Sullivan, near CharlestonOn this day in 1776, the Americans fight and win the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. The day is still celebrated as Carolina Day! British pl...
taraJun 183 minThis Day in History: William Hooper, Signer of the Declaration On this day in 1742, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Boston. William Hooper signed the Declaration less tha...
