taraMay 3, 20223 minThis Day in History: Isaiah Thomas, “most wanted” by the BritishOn this day in 1775, the first newspaper account of the Battles of Lexington and Concord appears. The printer was a Patriot that you’ve...
taraMay 1, 20223 minThis Day in History: The Battle of Crooked BilletOn this day in 1778, American militia are handily defeated at the Battle of Crooked Billet. It was the latest in a string of disasters...
taraApr 27, 20223 minThis Day in History: The British hire Hessians to fight American colonistsOn this day in 1776, Lord George Germain informs British General William Howe that Hessian troops are on their way to America. What are...
taraApr 22, 20223 minThis Day in History: Raid on Danbury, ConnecticutOn this day in 1777, a British force under Major General William Tryon heads toward Connecticut. Its goal? Raid the military supplies in...