This Day in History: The Last Battle of the American Revolution — in Kentucky?!
On this day in 1782, the Battle of Blue Licks is fought. The conflict occurred exactly 10 months after Cornwallis surrendered to George...
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- Aug 13, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: The struggle to negotiate a peace with Great Britain
On this day in 1782, John Adams writes a letter to John Jay. The latter gentleman was in Paris helping to negotiate a peace treaty...
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- Aug 10, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: Georgia defies the British government
On this day in 1774, the Sons of Liberty hold a meeting—except it was more than just a meeting! It was Georgia’s first formal act of...
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- Jul 27, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: A Revolutionary War Battle in France?
On this day in 1778, a Revolutionary War battle is fought just off the coast of France. Wait. A battle near France?! In the Revolution?...
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- Jul 19, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Penobscot Expedition & Paul Revere’s court mart
On this day in 1779, a fleet of American ships sails north from Boston towards Maine. The so-called Penobscot Expedition would end in...
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- Jun 24, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: An unsung hero at the Boston Tea Party
On this day in 1777, one of the organizers of the Boston Tea Party passes away. You’ve probably never heard of Dr. Thomas Young. He was...
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- Jun 13, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: Anna Maria Lane, a “common soldier” of the American Revolution
On this day in 1810, an American patriot passes away. You’ve probably never heard of Anna Maria Lane, a woman who served as a “common...
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- May 16, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold & the first USS Enterprise
On this day in 1775, Benedict Arnold sets his sights on Fort St. John’s, near the Canadian border. He would soon launch an attack on the...
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- May 8, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: Naval hero John Paul Jones pens an apology
On this day in 1778, American naval hero John Paul Jones writes a “Chivalrous Letter” to the Countess of Selkirk. Or so it has been...
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- Apr 29, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: A Revolutionary War heroine dresses as a man so she can fight
On this day in 1827, American patriot Deborah Samson (or Sampson) dies at the age of 66. She is best known for disguising herself as a...
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- Apr 17, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: The last battle of the American Revolution…. in Arkansas?
On this day in 1783, the last battle of the American Revolution occurs. No, it wasn’t at Yorktown. It wasn’t even in one of the original...
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- Feb 10, 2018
- 2 min
This Day in History: The failed attempt to kidnap General George Washington
On this day in 1780, Lt. Gen. Wilhelm von Knyphausen and his men attempt to capture General George Washington. Did you know that there...
tara
- Sep 8, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: Americans drive the British out of South Carolina
On this day in 1781, the Battle of Eutaw Springs takes place. It would be the last major Revolutionary War battle fought south of...
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- Aug 8, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride
On this day in 1778, Rachel Silverthorn makes a daring ride. Tradition has it that she volunteered for her mission when no man would! She...
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- Aug 7, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington creates the Purple Heart (sort of)
On this day in 1782, General George Washington created a military award that would be the predecessor for the Purple Heart. Washington’s...
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- Jun 2, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: The British attempt to recruit a traitor
On this day in 1777, the British begin an attempt to turn an American officer, Major General John Sullivan, into a spy. They hoped to use...
tara
- May 31, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: A nearly forgotten “rabble-rouser” & Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1800, Brigadier General John Lamb passes away. This Revolutionary War hero literally sacrificed years of his life (and...
tara
- May 24, 2017
- 2 min
This Day in History: Virginia takes a stand against Great Britain
On this day in 1774, the Virginia House of Burgesses takes a stand against Great Britain. The colonists were fed up! The British...
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- May 9, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Liberty Affair throws John Hancock into the spotlight
On this day in 1768, John Hancock’s merchant sloop, the Liberty, enters the Port of Boston. Little did the people of Boston know that...
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- Apr 9, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The British win the Battle of the Saintes
On this day in 1782, the Battle of the Saintes begins. The battle was fought over the course of four days. Ultimately, the British...
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