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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- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: A Heroine at the Battle of the House in the Horseshoe
On this day in 1781, Loyalists win the Battle of the House in the Horseshoe. Yes! The battle really occurred in a house. Perhaps you...
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- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The oldest Revolutionary War hero
On this day in 1696, a hero is born. Captain Samuel Whittemore would go on to become the oldest known combatant in the American...
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- Jul 26, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Benjamin Franklin, first Postmaster General
On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress creates a postal system and appoints Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General....
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- Jul 18, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: Bostonians celebrate independence
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 15, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: General “Mad Anthony” Wayne takes Stony Point
On this day in 1779, General “Mad Anthony” Wayne launches an attack in New York. He and his men would take back the fort at Stony Point,...
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- Jul 14, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington rebukes British Admiral Howe
On this day in 1776, George Washington refuses to accept a letter from British Admiral Richard Howe. The admiral and his brother, General...
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- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: A young George Washington becomes a hero in Virginia
On this day in 1755, a young George Washington becomes the “hero of the Monongahela.” Only one year earlier, h’d been given an early...
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- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Betsy Ross’s sacrifices for the American cause
At about this time in 1776, Betsy Ross works as a seamstress and an upholsterer. At least according to legend, she would make the first...
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- Jun 26, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Caesar Rodney & his midnight ride
On this day in 1784, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Caesar Rodney is perhaps best known for his ride to...
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- Jun 23, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: “Give ’em Watts, boys!”
On this day in 1780, the Battle of Springfield is fought. The conflict was “one of the crucial turning points of the War for...
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- Jun 20, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: The Battle of Ramsour’s Mill devolves into a brawl
On this day in 1780, an outnumbered force of Patriot militia defeats more than 1,000 Loyalists at the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill. Although...
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- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Battle of Bunker Hill (pt. 2)
On this day in 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill is fought. It was technically a British victory—but only technically. Instead, the battle...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: The Woman who signed the Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1738, a publisher of the Declaration of Independence is born. Did you know that the Declaration, including the names of...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Battle of Bunker Hill (pt. 1)
On this day in 1775, roughly 1,000 American provincial soldiers gather at Cambridge. They received a blessing from the Reverend Samuel...
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- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Army “deserter” who got a medal from George Washington
On this day in 1783, George Washington awards the badge of military merit to a man who remains mostly unknown today. Daniel Bissell was...
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- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The “first bold blow” of the American Revolution
On this day in 1772, the “first bold blow” of the American Revolution occurred. Maybe you thought the “shot heard ‘round the world”...
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- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: John Barry, Father of the Navy?
On this day in 1794, George Washington appoints six captains for the new United States Navy. One of these men, John Barry, would later be...
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- May 29, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: “If this be treason, make the most of it!”
On this day in 1765, Patrick Henry gives a rousing speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses. You may know Henry for his “give me liberty...
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- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: The first naval engagement of the American Revolution
On this day in 1775, American militia cross Chelsea Creek, near Boston. They would soon be engaged in the first naval engagement of the...
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