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The Battle of Thomas Creek ends the Second Florida Expedition On this day in history, May 17, 1777, the Battle of Thomas Creek ends the Second Florida Expedition, an attempt by…

The Battle of Alamance brings the War of the Regulation to a close On this day in history, May 16, 1771, the Battle of Alamance brings the War of the Regulation…

Virginia votes to declare independence On this day in history, May 15, 1776, Virginia votes to declare independence from Great Britain with the passage of the Virginia Resolution. Tensions had been…

Jamestown settlement is founded On this day in history, May 14, 1607, the Jamestown settlement is founded in Virginia. It would become the first successful English settlement in the Americas. The…

Captain Abraham Lincoln is born On this day in history, May 13, 1744, Captain Abraham Lincoln is born – not President Abraham Lincoln, but instead, his grandfather. Abraham's father's family settled…

Seth Warner captures Fort Crown Point On this day in history, May 12, 1775, Seth Warner captures Fort Crown Point at the south end of Lake Champlain. In colonial times, Lake…

General Thomas Sumter captures Orangeburg On this day in history, May 11, 1781, General Thomas Sumter captures Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the American patriots sweep across South Carolina and Georgia in…

Paul Revere dies On this day in history, May 10, 1818, Paul Revere dies. You probably know about his famous midnight ride, but Paul Revere's life was much more than a…

American General Benjamin Lincoln dies On this day in history, May 9, 1810, American General Benjamin Lincoln dies. Benjamin Lincoln was born into a prominent family in Hingham, Massachusetts, 16 miles…

American General John Stark dies On this day in history, May 8, 1822, American General John Stark dies. John Stark was a Revolutionary War hero from New Hampshire, especially known for…