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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 18, 20213 min read
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 16, 20213 min read
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 12, 20213 min read
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 29, 20212 min read
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...
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Jul 27, 20213 min read
This Day in History: General “Mad Anthony” Wayne takes Stony Point
On this day in 1779, General “Mad Anthony” Wayne launches an attack in New York. He and his men would take back the fort at Stony Point,...
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Jul 15, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Caesar Rodney & his midnight ride
On this day in 1784, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Caesar Rodney is perhaps best known for his ride to...
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Jun 26, 20213 min read
This Day in History: “Give ’em Watts, boys!”
On this day in 1780, the Battle of Springfield is fought. The conflict was “one of the crucial turning points of the War for...
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Jun 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Ramsour’s Mill devolves into a brawl
On this day in 1780, an outnumbered force of Patriot militia defeats more than 1,000 Loyalists at the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill. Although...
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Jun 20, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Bunker Hill (pt. 2)
On this day in 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill is fought. It was technically a British victory—but only technically. Instead, the battle...
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Jun 17, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Woman who signed the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1738, a publisher of the Declaration of Independence is born. Did you know that the Declaration, including the names of...
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Jun 16, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Battle of Bunker Hill (pt. 1)
On this day in 1775, roughly 1,000 American provincial soldiers gather at Cambridge. They received a blessing from the Reverend Samuel...
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Jun 16, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Army “deserter” who got a medal from George Washington
On this day in 1783, George Washington awards the badge of military merit to a man who remains mostly unknown today. Daniel Bissell was...
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Jun 10, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The “first bold blow” of the American Revolution
On this day in 1772, the “first bold blow” of the American Revolution occurred. Maybe you thought the “shot heard ‘round the world”...
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Jun 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Barry, Father of the Navy?
On this day in 1794, George Washington appoints six captains for the new United States Navy. One of these men, John Barry, would later be...
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Jun 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: “If this be treason, make the most of it!”
On this day in 1765, Patrick Henry gives a rousing speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses. You may know Henry for his “give me liberty...
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May 29, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The first naval engagement of the American Revolution
On this day in 1775, American militia cross Chelsea Creek, near Boston. They would soon be engaged in the first naval engagement of the...
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May 26, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Dicey Langston’s midnight dash to save her brother
On this day in 1766, a little-known Patriot is born in South Carolina. At the age of 15, Dicey Langston would make a Paul Revere-like...
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May 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Siege of Charleston
On this day in 1780, Charleston falls to the British. The city had been under siege for weeks. Needless to say, the American surrender...
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May 12, 20212 min read
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration forced to flee
On this day in 1779, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. He’d risked everything for the Patriot cause, yet he did...
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May 11, 20213 min read
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