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Jack Jouett becomes the Paul Revere of the South On this day in history, June 3, 1781, Jack Jouett becomes the "Paul Revere of the South" when he rides all night…

Martha Washington is born On this day in history, June 2, 1731, Martha Washington is born at her father's estate in New Kent, County, Virginia. Martha Dandridge was the firstborn child…

The Boston Port Act takes effect On this day in history, June 1, 1774, the Boston Port Act takes effect, closing down Boston Harbor from all shipping and trade in punishment…

The Mecklenberg Resolves are adopted On this day in history, May 31, 1775, the Mecklenberg Resolves are adopted by Mecklenberg County, North Carolina. The Mecklenberg Resolves are an important document in…

Iroquois Indians win the Battle of Cobleskill On this day in history, May 30, 1778, Iroquois Indians win the Battle of Cobleskill when they destroy the settlement of Cobleskill, New York.…

Banastre Tarleton wins the Battle of the Waxhaws On this day in history, May 29, 1780, Banastre Tarleton wins the Battle of the Waxhaws, earning himself the epithets "Bloody Ban" and…

George Washington starts the French and Indian War On this day in history, May 28, 1754, George Washington inadvertently starts the French and Indian War at the Battle of Jumonville Glen.…

The Burrowes Mansion is raided On this day in history, May 27, 1778, the Burrowes Mansion is raided in Matawan, New Jersey. John Burrowes, Sr. was a wealthy grain merchant living…

The Battle of Saint Louis is won On this day in history, May 26, 1780, the Battle of Saint Louis is won by defending Spanish and French citizens allied with the…

The Crawford Expedition begins On this day in history, May 25, 1782, the Crawford Expedition begins when Colonel William Crawford leads an expedition to destroy enemy Indian villages on the Sandusky…