taraMay 2, 20213 minThis Day in History: The Gunpowder Incident nearly incites rebellion in VirginiaOn this day in 1775, Patrick Henry prepares to face off against Virginia’s Royal Governor. The Gunpowder Incident was afoot! Naturally,...
taraApr 23, 20213 minThis Day in History: John Paul Jones attacks the BritishOn this day in 1778, American naval captain John Paul Jones leads an attack on the British—on English soil! You may or may not know who...
taraApr 22, 20212 minThis Day in History: America asserts its independence (again)On this day in 1778, the Continental Congress approves a resolution. The American colonies were effectively asserting their independence...
taraApr 6, 20213 minThis Day in History: William Dawes and his forgotten Midnight RideOn this day in 1745, William Dawes is born. Oddly, his most famous deed is also the one for which he is most often forgotten. On April...