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Mar 11, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Robert Treat Paine, nearly forgotten Founder
On this day in 1731, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence is born. Robert Treat Paine is another nearly forgotten Founder...
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Mar 7, 20213 min read
This 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...
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Feb 25, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Little-known Founder Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
On this day in 1746, founding father Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was one of three well-known...
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Feb 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge
On this day in 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. His task? To better train and organize the soldiers in the American army....
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Feb 20, 20213 min read
This Day in History: William Prescott, a hero of Bunker Hill
On this day in 1726, William Prescott is born in Groton, Massachusetts. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Bunker Hill. You...
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Feb 13, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Mammy Kate saves a future Governor
At about this time in 1779, a slave known as Mammy Kate performs a heroic deed. Or did she? “Mammy Kate’s story,” one historian...
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Feb 11, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The origins of the “Sons of Liberty”
On this day in 1765, the term “Sons of Liberty” is used in a letter written by Jared Ingersoll, Sr. The term would soon be adopted by...
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Jan 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The pacifist who signed the Declaration
On this day in 1730, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Princeton, New Jersey. Joseph Hewes was born in a Quaker...
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Jan 22, 20212 min read
This Day in History: The tragedy of the "other" Molly Pitcher
On this day in 1832, Revolutionary War patriot Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley passes away. Mary is often accepted as the woman behind the folk...
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Jan 14, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Benedict Arnold is born
On this day in 1741, Benedict Arnold is born. You know him as a traitor to the American cause, but do you know the rest of his story?...
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Jan 12, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Hugh Mercer, hero at Princeton, passes away
On this day in 1777, Brigadier General Hugh Mercer dies from the wounds that he received at the Battle of Princeton. Do you remember him...
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Jan 10, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Congress on the move
During this week in 1785, the Confederation Congress relocates from New Jersey to New York. Did you know that Congress changed its...
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Jan 7, 20212 min read
This Day in History: Israel Putnam, a legend in his own time
On this day in 1718, Israel Putnam is born. He was a Major General in the American Revolution, but you may best recognize one quote...
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Dec 18, 20202 min read
This Day in History: New Jersey Ratifies the Constitution
On this day in 1787, New Jersey becomes the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. New Jersey’s quick ratification was interesting,...
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Dec 11, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Benjamin Franklin, a duel, & the Patriot cause
On this day in 1773, a duel is fought. It was one of the dominoes that fell, pushing Benjamin Franklin into joining the Revolutionary...
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Dec 10, 20203 min read
This Day in History: James Armistead, slave turned American spy
On this day in 1748, James Armistead is born. He began life as a slave, but he would become an important spy during the American...
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Nov 29, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Covert operations & the American Revolution
On this day in 1775, Americans take an important step in their fight against Great Britain: The Continental Congress establishes the...
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Nov 5, 20203 min read
This Day in History: George Washington & his stepson
On this day in 1781, George Washington’s stepson passes away. It had been less than three weeks since Washington’s victory over British...
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Oct 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: John & Abigail Adams wed
On this day in 1764, John Adams, future second President of the United States, marries Abigail Smith. When you think of John and Abigail...
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Sep 30, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Black Mingo Creek
On this day in 1780, a group of Patriots crosses the Pee Dee River and camps in the swamps of eastern South Carolina. They’d just routed...
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