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General William Moultrie wins the Battle of Beaufort On this day in history, February 3, 1779, General William Moultrie wins the Battle of Beaufort, also known as the Battle of Port…

Elizabeth Maxwell Steele gives her coins to General Nathanael Greene On this day in history, February 2, 1781, Elizabeth Maxwell Steele gives her coins to General Nathanael Greene. Lt. Gen. Charles…

North Carolina militia fight at the Battle of Cowan's Ford On this day in history, February 1, 1781, North Carolina militia fight at the Battle of Cowan's Ford. After a string…

Gouverneur Morris, Penman of the US Constitution, is born On this day in history, January 31, 1752, Gouverneur Morris, the "Penman of the US Constitution," is born into the wealthy Morris…

Revolutionary War General John Glover dies On This Day in History, January 30, 1797, Revolutionary War General John Glover dies. Glover was born in Salem, Massachusetts and lived most of his…

Secretary of State Timothy Pickering dies On this day in history, January 29, 1829, Secretary of State Timothy Pickering dies. Pickering was born in Salem, Massachusetts, graduated from Harvard and became…

Fort Nashborough, now called Nashville, is founded On this day in history, January 28, 1779, Fort Nashborough, now called Nashville, is founded during the American Revolution in response to Indian attacks…

James McHenry becomes Washington's Secretary of War On this day in history, January 27, 1796, James McHenry becomes Washington's Secretary of War. McHenry was an Irish immigrant who came to America…

Georgia patriots make a stand at Burke County Jail On this day in history, January 26, 1779, Georgia patriots make a stand at Burke County Jail. In December of 1778, the…