taraSep 26, 20233 minThis Day in History: Matthew Thornton, Signer of the DeclarationAt about this time in 1776, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is selected to serve in the Continental Congress. He wouldn’t be...
taraSep 25, 20233 minThis Day in History: “Arnold has betrayed us!”On this day in 1780, George Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s treachery. “Arnold has betrayed us!” he reportedly lamented. “Whom can...
taraSep 24, 20233 minThis Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s treachery exposedOn this day in 1780, British Major John André writes a letter to George Washington. He’d been caught with incriminating papers in his...
taraSep 21, 20233 minThis Day in History: The beginning of the end for Benedict ArnoldOn this day in 1780, Benedict Arnold secretly meets with British Major John André. His act of treason has become notorious. In fact, to...