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Captain Abraham Whipple runs the USS Columbus aground On this day in history, March 27, 1778, Captain Abraham Whipple runs the USS Columbus aground. Whipple was one of the most prominent…

South Carolina becomes an independent state On this day in history, March 26, 1776, South Carolina becomes an independent state when it adopts its own Constitution, the second of the original…

The Americans win the Battle of Saint-Pierre On this day in history, March 25, 1776, the Americans win the Battle of Saint-Pierre as they fight with Loyalist Canadians near Quebec City.…

The Toms River Blockhouse Fight On this day in history, March 24, 1782, the Toms River Blockhouse Fight leads to the capture of Captain Joshua Huddy, which brings the peace negotiations…

Patrick Henry gives his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech On this day in history, March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivers his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"…

Captain James Estill killed at the Battle of Little Mountain On this day in history, March 22, 1782, Captain James Estill is killed at the Battle of Little Mountain. James Estill…

Marquis de Lafayette lays cornerstone for Nathanael Greene Memorial On this day in history, March 21, 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette lays the cornerstone for the General Nathanael Greene memorial in…

The Anti-American British government falls On this day in history, March 20, 1782, the Anti-American British government falls with the resignation of Prime Minister Frederick North. When General Lord Charles Cornwallis…

Thomas McKean is born On this day in history, March 19, 1734, Thomas McKean is born. He would be one of the most politically active of the Founding Fathers, a signer…

The Battle of Quinton's Bridge On this day in history, March 18, 1778, the Battle of Quinton's Bridge is fought by New Jersey militia near Salem, New Jersey. British General William…