When the Continental Congress decided in June 1776 that the American colonies should become independent from Great Britain, the delegates faced an important task: explaining […]
As June of 1776 unfolded, Americans were moving steadily toward independence. While delegates in Philadelphia debated whether to separate from Great Britain, British military leaders […]
When most people think about the American Revolution, they think of famous men such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. However, one of […]
Why didn’t Canada become the 14th Colony? Why didn’t the people of Canada join the thirteen colonies in rebellion against the British Crown? The answer […]
In June 1775, the English Royal Governor of Virginia, Lord Dunmore, slipped out of Williamsburg under the cover of darkness. He was rowed to a […]
Who organized the first women’s political demonstration before the American Revolution started? The demonstration was called the “Edenton Tea Party”, and her name was Penelope […]
The British marched into Concord, Massachusetts, with Fifes and Drums playing martial tunes. The red-coated soldiers marching in step were prepared and determined to do […]
Last week, we left Paul Revere and William Dawes standing in Lexington, Massachusetts, watching the British Redcoats march toward the town. Dr. Samuel Prescott had […]
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is […]
On Being Brought from Africa to America ‘Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand That there’s a God, […]
A little after midnight on February 27, 1776, about 800 Loyalist men wearing their Scottish Tartans came through the swampy woods clutching their weapons. The […]
