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    This Day in History: Parliament discusses reconciliation with America
    tara
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
    This Day in History: The Stamp Act is repealed
    tara
    • Mar 18, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Stamp Act is repealed

    On this day in 1766, the Stamp Act is repealed.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...
    This Day in History: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
    tara
    • Mar 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    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,...
    This Day in History: Robert Treat Paine, nearly forgotten Founder
    tara
    • Mar 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
    This Day in History: “My hand trembles, but my heart does not!”
    tara
    • Mar 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
    This Day in History: Sybil Ludington, the female Paul Revere
    tara
    • Feb 26, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Sybil Ludington, the female Paul Revere

    On this day in 1839, Sybil Ludington Ogden, the so-called female Paul Revere, passes away. You know about Revere’s ride, but you may not...
    This Day in History: Little-known Founder Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
    tara
    • Feb 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge
    tara
    • Feb 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    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....
    This Day in History: William Prescott, a hero of Bunker Hill
    tara
    • Feb 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: William Prescott, a hero of Bunker Hill

    On this day in 1726, William Prescott is born in Groton, Massachusetts. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Bunker Hill. You...
    This Day in History: The longest living signer of the Declaration of Independence
    tara
    • Feb 18, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The longest living signer of the Declaration of Independence

    On this day in 1776, future President John Adams writes a letter about the man who would ultimately become the last living signatory of...
    This Day in History: The Legend of Nancy Hart, Revolutionary War Heroine
    tara
    • Feb 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The Legend of Nancy Hart, Revolutionary War Heroine

    On this day in 1779, an unsung Revolutionary War heroine fights gallantly in the Battle of Kettle Creek! Or . . . maybe she didn’t. Nancy...
    This Day in History: Mammy Kate saves a future Governor
    tara
    • Feb 13, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
    This Day in History: The origins of the “Sons of Liberty”
    tara
    • Feb 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: William Paca, signer of the Declaration
    tara
    • Feb 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: William Paca, signer of the Declaration

    On this day in 1790, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is nominated to be a federal judge. William Paca was once described as a...
    This Day in History: The pacifist who signed the Declaration
    tara
    • Jan 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
    This Day in History: The tragedy of the "other" Molly Pitcher
    tara
    • Jan 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: The tragedy of the "other" Molly Pitcher

    On this day in 1832, Revolutionary War patriot Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley passes away. Mary is often accepted as the woman behind the folk...
    This Day in History: Benedict Arnold is born
    tara
    • Jan 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    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?...
    This Day in History: Hugh Mercer, hero at Princeton, passes away
    tara
    • Jan 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: Congress on the move
    tara
    • Jan 10, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
    This Day in History: Israel Putnam, a legend in his own time
    tara
    • Jan 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Day in History: Israel Putnam, a legend in his own time

    On this day in 1718, Israel Putnam is born. He was a Major General in the American Revolution, but you may best recognize one quote...
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