taraApr 12 minThis Day in History: John Morton, Signer of the DeclarationOn or around this day in 1777, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Pennsylvania’s nickname, “the Keystone State,”...
taraMar 113 minThis Day in History: Robert Treat Paine, nearly forgotten FounderOn this day in 1731, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Robert Treat Paine is another nearly forgotten Founder...
taraMar 73 minThis 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...
taraFeb 183 minThis Day in History: The longest living signer of the Declaration of IndependenceOn this day in 1776, future President John Adams writes a letter about the man who would ultimately become the last living signatory of...
taraFeb 72 minThis Day in History: William Paca, signer of the DeclarationOn 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...
taraJan 233 minThis Day in History: The pacifist who signed the DeclarationOn this day in 1730, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Princeton, New Jersey. Joseph Hewes was born in a Quaker...
taraNov 7, 20203 minThis Day in History: The "non-signers" of the ConstitutionOn this day in 1819, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention passes away. Caleb Strong of Massachusetts attended the Convention, but...
taraOct 5, 20202 minThis Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration dies of a broken heartOn this day in 1787, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. It’s been said that Thomas Stone died of a broken heart....
taraSep 10, 20203 minThis Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration with a lot to loseOn this day in 1736, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Virginia. Carter Braxton was a wealthy and influential man...
taraAug 21, 20203 minThis Day in History: James Wilson, the other Father of the Constitution?On this day in 1798, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. James Wilson was one of only six men who signed both the...
taraAug 2, 20203 minThis Day in History: The Declaration of Independence is signedOn 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...
taraJul 28, 20202 minThis Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration, in prisonOn this day in 1746, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in South Carolina. The patriotic song “God Save our Thirteen...
taraJun 18, 20203 minThis Day in History: William Hooper, Signer of the Declaration On this day in 1742, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Boston. William Hooper signed the Declaration less...
taraMay 19, 20202 minThis Day in History: Josiah Bartlett, Signer of the Declaration of IndependenceOn this day in 1795, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. In the modern-day show “West Wing,” President Josiah...
taraApr 27, 20203 minThis Day in History: Esek & Stephen Hopkins, two brothers who served the Patriot causeOn this day in 1718, Esek Hopkins is born. He would become the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy. But Esek wasn’t the only...
taraMar 21, 20202 minThis Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration loses all he holds dearOn this day in 1713, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Francis Lewis is perhaps best known for his signature on...
taraFeb 15, 20202 minThis Day in History: “Let us prepare for the Worst. We can Die here but once.”On this day in 1726, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Abraham Clark must have had nerves of steel! On the day the...
taraJan 23, 20202 minThis Day in History: George Clymer, Signer of the Declaration & the ConstitutionOn this day in 1813, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution passes away. Only six men signed both...
taraJan 12, 20203 minThis Day in History: The real story of John Hancock, even better than the legendOn this day in 1737, John Hancock is born. You know him best because of his extravagantly big signature on the Declaration of...
taraJan 10, 20203 minThis Day in History: A lesser-known Signer of the DeclarationOn this day in 1936, the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program erects its very first marker. Any guesses as to what person or...
