America 250

Welcome to the California SAR America 250 Resource Page. We will use this page here on the California SAR website to post any information specific to California SAR members.

California SAR’s Chairman for America 250 SAR is John R Ferris.

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George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation

George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation On this day in history, October 3, 1789, George Washington issues his…
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Benedict Arnold passes Norridgewock Falls

Benedict Arnold passes Norridgewock Falls On this day in history, October 2, 1775, Benedict Arnold's Quebec…
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John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg is born

John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg is born On this day in history, October 1, 1746, John Peter…
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The Battle of Edgar's Lane

The Battle of Edgar's Lane On this day in history, September 30, 1778, the Battle of…
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British spy, Major John Andre, is sentenced to death

British spy, Major John Andre, is sentenced to death On this day in history, September 29,…
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The Siege of Yorktown begins

The Siege of Yorktown begins On this day in history, September 28, 1781, the Siege of…
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Baylor's Massacre takes place

Baylor's Massacre takes place On this day in history, September 27, 1778, Baylor's Massacre takes place…
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The Battle of Charlotte

The Battle of Charlotte On this day in history, September 26, 1780, the Battle of Charlotte…
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Ethan Allen is captured

Ethan Allen is captured On this day in history, September 25, 1775, Ethan Allen is captured…
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Chief Justice John Marshall is born

Chief Justice John Marshall is born On this day in history, September 24, 1755, Chief Justice…
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Benedict Arnold's treason is discovered

Benedict Arnold's treason is discovered On this day in history, September 23, 1780, Benedict Arnold's treason…
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Nathan Hale is hanged

Nathan Hale is hanged. On this day in history, September 22, 1776, Nathan Hale is hanged…
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The Great Fire of New York of 1776

The Great Fire of New York of 1776 On this day in history, September 21, 1776,…
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The Battle of Paoli

The Battle of Paoli On this day in history, September 20, 1777, the Battle of Paoli…
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The Battle of Paoli

The Battle of Paoli On this day in history, September 20, 1777, the Battle of Paoli…
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The Battle of Freeman's Farm

The Battle of Freeman's Farm On this day in history, September 19, 1777, the Battle of…
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The Battle of Freeman's Farm

The Battle of Freeman's Farm On this day in history, September 19, 1777, the Battle of…
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John Langdon dies

John Langdon dies On this day in history, September 18, 1819, John Langdon dies. Langdon was…
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US Constitution is adopted

US Constitution is adopted On this day in history, September 17, 1787, the US Constitution is…
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Samuel Adams is born

Samuel Adams is born On this day in history, September 16, 1722, Samuel Adams is born.…
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The British landing at Kip's Bay

The British landing at Kip's Bay On this day in history, September 15, 1776, the British…
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The British landing at Kip's Bay

The British landing at Kip's Bay On this day in history, September 15, 1776, the British…
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Mercy Otis Warren is born

Mercy Otis Warren is born On this day in history, September 14, 1728, Mercy Otis Warren…
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Brigadier General Andrew Pickens is born

Brigadier General Andrew Pickens is born On this day in history, September 13, 1739, Brigadier General…
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Congress authorizes the first printing of the Bible

Congress authorizes the first printing of the Bible On this day in history, September 12, 1782,…
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American loss at the Battle of Brandywine

American loss at the Battle of Brandywine On this day in history, September 11, 1777, the…
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Captain Nicholas Biddle is born

Captain Nicholas Biddle is born On this day in history, September 10, 1750, Captain Nicholas Biddle…
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New Jersey patriot William Paterson dies

New Jersey patriot William Paterson dies On this day in history, September 9, 1806, New Jersey…
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Brigadier General Enoch Poor dies

Brigadier General Enoch Poor dies On this day in history, September 8, 1780, Brigadier General Enoch…
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The American Turtle attacks the HMS Eagle

The American Turtle attacks the HMS Eagle On this day in history, September 7, 1776, the…
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