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This Day in History: William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1730, William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, is born in modern-day Kittery, Maine. Whipple would...
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Jan 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Alexander Hamilton’s humble roots
On this day in 1755, Alexander Hamilton is born. “Few figures in American history,” one of his biographers observes, “have aroused such...
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Jan 11, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Mutiny of the Pennsylvania Line
On this day in 1781, a mutiny among General “Mad Anthony” Wayne’s soldiers comes to an end. They’d turned over two British spies who were...
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Jan 9, 20223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's Grand Union Flag
On this day in 1776, the Grand Union Flag is hoisted by George Washington and his army. They were celebrating the birth of a new...
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Jan 1, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s audacious attack on Quebec
On this day in 1775, the Battle of Quebec is fought. American General Richard Montgomery is killed. Benedict Arnold is wounded. Daniel...
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Dec 31, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Mum Bett fights slavery in Massachusetts
On this day in 1829, Elizabeth Freeman passes away. The woman better known as “Mum Bett” was the first woman to be declared free from...
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Dec 28, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Robert Barnwell, (almost) forgotten Patriot
On this day in 1761, South Carolina patriot Robert Barnwell is born. He’s one of those guys whose life is mostly lost to history. We have...
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Dec 21, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The Girl Who Saved the Revolution
On this day in 1764, a heroine is born in Virginia. Susanna Bolling would go on to perform a little-known feat that helped George...
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Dec 5, 20212 min read
This Day in History: An early form of biological warfare?
On this day in 1775, Americans receive a report that the British were working to spread smallpox among their ranks. Was it an early form of biological warfare? Smallpox was a major problem during the American Revolution. The Army Heritage Center Foundation explains: “Because smallpox was common in England, most British soldiers had already been exposed and were immune, but the disease was less common in America and the average Continental Soldier was not.” Interestingly, Geor
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Dec 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s first attempt at Quebec
On this day in 1775, Benedict Arnold launches his first attack on the city of Quebec. It was the culmination of a long, daring trek...
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Nov 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The British surrender Fort St. John
On this day in 1775, British forces surrender to American Brigadier General Richard Montgomery. They’d been under siege at Fort St. John...
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Nov 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold prepares to invade Canada
On this day in 1775, a force led by Benedict Arnold makes a long trek through the Maine wilderness. The journey had been tremendously...
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Oct 29, 20213 min read
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 18, 20213 min read
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 9, 20213 min read
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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Oct 6, 20213 min read
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 23, 20212 min read
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 9, 20213 min read
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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Sep 5, 20213 min read
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 21, 20213 min read
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 20, 20212 min read
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