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This Day in History: The Battle of Black Mingo Creek
On this day in 1780, a group of Patriots crosses the Pee Dee River and camps in the swamps of eastern South Carolina. They’d just routed...
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Sep 30, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Hercules Mulligan, Spy
On this day in 1740, a future Revolutionary War hero is born. Hercules Mulligan was once a little-known Patriot, but the Broadway musical...
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Sep 25, 20253 min read
This Day in History: The Paul Revere of the Mohawk Valley
On or around this day in 1778, the “Paul Revere of the Mohawk Valley” makes his famous run. Unlike Revere, Adam Helmer didn’t have a...
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Sep 16, 20253 min read
This Day in History: A mysterious death in George Washington’s army
On this day in 1780, George Washington writes a letter, imparting some sad news. A well-respected Brigadier General, Enoch Poor, had...
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Sep 15, 20253 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s changing views on slavery
On this day in 1786, George Washington writes a letter on a difficult topic. His views on slavery had been changing for many years. ...
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Sep 9, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Revolt in Boston
On this day in 1765, the Sons of Liberty destroy Massachusetts Lt. Governor Thomas Hutchinson’s home. The move came mere months after the Br
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Aug 14, 20253 min read
This Day in History: The Declaration of Independence is signed
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence is signed. If you’re surprised to hear that it wasn’t signed on July 4, then you’re...
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Aug 2, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Independence Declared in Boston
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence is proclaimed to the public from the Old State House in Boston. That building had...
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Jul 18, 20253 min read
This Day in History: George Washington, “hero of the Monongahela”
On this day in 1755, a young George Washington becomes the “hero of the Monongahela.” Only one year earlier, he’d been given an early...
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Jul 9, 20253 min read
This Day in History: The History of the Liberty Bell
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence is formally read in public for the first time. Philadelphia’s city bells toll,...
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Jul 8, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Happy Independence Day!
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress adopts our Declaration of Independence. It had already resolved on July 2 that “these...
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Jul 3, 20253 min read
This Day in History: America Declares Independence
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress declared America’s independence! Did you know that this vote actually occurred on July 2,...
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Jul 2, 20253 min read
This Day in History: The British defeated at Fort Sullivan
On this day in 1776, the British prepare to attack Fort Sullivan, near Charleston. They would soon go down in a stunning defeat. Perhaps...
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Jun 26, 20253 min read
This Day in History: The Continental Army
On or around this day in 1775, John Adams gives a speech before the Continental Congress, urging delegates to create a new, unified...
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Jun 10, 20253 min read
This Day in History: "Join, or Die"
On this day in 1754, Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette publishes a political cartoon that you might recognize. It depicted a...
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May 9, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Escapades of John Paul Jones
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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May 8, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Happy Powder House Day!
On this day in 1775, Benedict Arnold and his company of foot guards demand the keys to the New Haven powder house. They’d heard about the...
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Apr 22, 20252 min read
This Day in History: The “Shot Heard Round the World”
On this day in 1775, the “shot heard round the world” occurs at Lexington Green! It had been mere hours since Paul Revere ended his...
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Apr 18, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Paul Revere makes his famous ride
On this day in 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous ride. I am so sorry to tell you that he did not really yell “the British are coming!”...
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Apr 17, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Mary Draper, unsung heroine
On this day in 1719, an American heroine is born. No books would ever be written about this woman. She would never receive any awards or...
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Apr 4, 20252 min read
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