taraDec 20, 20233 minThis Day in History: British capture Fort NiagaraOn or around this day in 1813, the British launch a plan to raze a series of New York towns and villages. They’d just captured Fort...
taraAug 25, 20223 minThis Day in History: The Tornado that "Saved" WashingtonOn this day in 1814, a fire rages through Washington, D.C. Our country was then still in the grips of its second war against Great...
taraOct 21, 20212 minThis Day in History: Old Ironsides is launchedOn this day in 1797, Old Ironsides is launched! “Old Ironsides” is the nickname that was given to the USS Constitution, one of the first...
taraAug 24, 20212 minThis Day in History: Dolley Madison saves Washington’s portraitOn this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison saves a full-length portrait of George Washington from British troops. She also saved some...