George Washington takes Dorchester Heights On this day in history, March 4, 1776, George Washington takes Dorchester Heights, forcing the British to abandon Boston within weeks. After the Battles of Lexington…
Patriots lose the Battle of Brier Creek On this day in history, March 3, 1779, patriots lose the Battle of Brier Creek. British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell had captured Augusta, Georgia…
The Battle of the Rice Boats begins On this day in history, March 2, 1776, the Battle of the Rice Boats begins. After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the British…
Pennsylvania begins a gradual abolition of slavery On this day in history, March 1, 1780, Pennsylvania begins a gradual abolition of slavery, becoming the first state to make official efforts to…
Colonel William Washington is born On this day in history, February 28, 1752, Colonel William Washington is born. He was a second cousin of George Washington who trained to be a…
The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge On this day in history, February 27, 1776, the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge ends British rule in North Carolina. Governor Josiah Martin had been…
Sybil Ludington, the female Paul Revere, dies On this day in history, February 26, 1839, Sybil Ludington, the female Paul Revere, dies. Sybil Ludington is famed for a midnight ride just…
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is born On this day in history, February 25, 1746, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is born. Pinckney was born to a wealthy South Carolina family and was educated in…
Pyle's Massacre takes place in North Carolina On this day in history, February 24, 1781, Pyle's Massacre takes place in North Carolina. The Patriot army had retreated into Virginia after the…
Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge On this day in history, February 23, 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was born in Prussia.…