Making of America
On this day in 1803, Francis Lewis, signer of the Declaration of Independence, dies in New York City, at the age of 90. Lewis was born...
Making of America
On this day in 1778, British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his force of between 2500 and 3600 troops, which included the 71st...
Making of America
British troops commanded by Major James Henry Craig are posted at John’s Island, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, on this day...
Making of America
On this day in 1780, American Brigadier General Daniel Morgan detaches a force of approximately 275 troops commanded by Colonel William...
Making of America
At approximately 8 a.m. on the morning of December 26, 1776, General George Washington’s Continental Army reaches the outskirts of...
Making of America
During the American Revolution, Patriot General George Washington crosses the Delaware River with 5,400 troops, hoping to surprise a...
Making of America
On this day in 1745, patriot, physician and social reformer Benjamin Rush is born in Byberry Township, Pennsylvania. The two great...
Making of America
On this day in 1783, following the signing of the Treaty of Paris, General George Washington resigns as commander in chief of the...
Making of America
On Friday, December 22, 1775, the Continental Congress creates a Continental Navy, naming Esek Hopkins, Esq., as commander in chief of...
Making of America
On this day in 1761, Revolutionary War hero and faithful Patriot Robert Barnwell is born in Beaufort, South Carolina. Beaufort...
