taraOct 52 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. Yo...
taraSep 103 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 wi...
taraAug 213 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 De...
taraAug 23 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 282 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 Sta...
taraJun 183 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 tha...
taraMay 192 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 Bartle...
taraApr 273 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...
taraApr 22 minThis Day in History: The Keystone State and a Signer of the DeclarationOn or around this day in 1777, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. John Morton’s vote ensured that Pennsylvania woul...
taraMar 212 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 152 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 Dec...
taraJan 232 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 document...
taraJan 123 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 Independenc...
taraJan 103 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 ...
taraJan 43 minThis Day in History: Thomas Nelson, Jr., Signer of the DeclarationOn this day in 1789, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. Thomas Nelson, Jr. was a prominent Virginian during his day...
taraNov 28, 20193 minThis Day in History: William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of IndependenceOn this day in 1785, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. William Whipple started life as a cabin boy, but he ended i...
taraOct 2, 20192 minThis Day in History: Richard Stockton, signer of the DeclarationOn this day in 1730, Richard Stockton is born near Princeton, New Jersey. He was the only signer of the Declaration of Independence to be...
taraAug 5, 20192 minThis Day in History: The Signer who disappeared in the Bermuda TriangleOn this day in 1749, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in South Carolina. Thomas Lynch, Jr.’s life would come to a trag...
taraJul 28, 20192 minThis Day in History: The indentured servant who became a Signer of the DeclarationOn or around this day in 1716, a signer of the Declaration of Independence was born. Or maybe his birthday wasn’t in July after all. Mayb...
taraJul 7, 20193 minThis Day in History: William Blount, Signer of the Constitution — impeached!On this day in 1797, Tennessee senator William Blount is impeached by the House of Representatives. But Blount was one of the signers of ...
