taraAug 1, 20193 minThis Day in History: The Whiskey Rebellion “wantonly threatens” AmericaOn this day in 1794, the so-called Whiskey Rebellion reaches its high point. The rebellion ultimately failed, but George Washington would...
taraJul 26, 20192 minThis Day in History: New York ratifies the United States ConstitutionOn this day in 1788, New York ratifies the U.S. Constitution. It was the 11th state to join the Union, but the timing of that decision...
taraJul 24, 20192 minThis Day in History: Who was the “Samuel Adams of Philadelphia”?On this day in 1789, President George Washington accepts a letter of resignation from someone you’ve never heard of. But maybe your...
taraJul 17, 20192 minThis Day in History: The Battle of Quinby Bridge and Shubrick’s PlantationOn this day in 1781, Americans fight the Battle of Quinby Bridge and Shubrick’s Plantation. It was a small engagement, as one historian...