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This Day in History: The Gunpowder Incident nearly incites rebellion in Virginia
On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry prepares to face off against Virginia’s Royal Governor. The Gunpowder Incident was afoot! Naturally,...
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May 2, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Paul Jones attacks the British
On 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...
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Apr 23, 20213 min read
This 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...
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Apr 22, 20212 min read
This Day in History: William Dawes and his forgotten Midnight Ride
On 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...
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Apr 6, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Morton, Signer of the Declaration
On or around this day in 1777, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Pennsylvania’s nickname, “the Keystone State,”...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read
This Day in History: William Blount, Signer of the Constitution
On this day in 1749, a future signer of the United States Constitution is born. William Blount would go on to serve as United States...
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Mar 26, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Parliament passes the Quartering Act
On this day in 1765, Parliament passes the Quartering Act. Huh? What’s a Quartering Act? It’s a name that sounds foreign to modern ears....
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Mar 24, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Parliament discusses reconciliation with America
On this day in 1775, a member of Parliament rises and gives a speech in the British House of Commons. Edmund Burke urged members to...
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Mar 22, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Stamp Act is repealed
On this day in 1766, the Stamp Act is repealed. That Act levied taxes upon American colonists despite our lack of representation in...
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Mar 18, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse takes place. It was technically a British victory—but only technically. Indeed,...
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Mar 15, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Robert Treat Paine, nearly forgotten Founder
On this day in 1731, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Robert Treat Paine is another nearly forgotten Founder...
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Mar 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: “My hand trembles, but my heart does not!”
On this day in 1707, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Maybe you remember seeing Stephen Hopkins's shaky signature on...
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Mar 7, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Little-known Founder Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
On this day in 1746, founding father Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was one of three well-known...
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Feb 25, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge
On this day in 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. His task? To better train and organize the soldiers in the American army....
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Feb 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Mammy Kate saves a future Governor
At about this time in 1779, a slave known as Mammy Kate performs a heroic deed. Or did she? “Mammy Kate’s story,” one historian...
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Feb 13, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The origins of the “Sons of Liberty”
On this day in 1765, the term “Sons of Liberty” is used in a letter written by Jared Ingersoll, Sr. The term would soon be adopted by...
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Feb 11, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The pacifist who signed the Declaration
On this day in 1730, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Princeton, New Jersey. Joseph Hewes was born in a Quaker...
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Jan 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold is born
On this day in 1741, Benedict Arnold is born. You know him as a traitor to the American cause, but do you know the rest of his story?...
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Jan 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Hugh Mercer, hero at Princeton, passes away
On this day in 1777, Brigadier General Hugh Mercer dies from the wounds that he received at the Battle of Princeton. Do you remember him...
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Jan 12, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Congress on the move
During this week in 1785, the Confederation Congress relocates from New Jersey to New York. Did you know that Congress changed its...
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Jan 10, 20212 min read
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