General Lachlan McIntosh is exchanged for General Charles O'Hara On this day in history, February 9, 1782, General Lachlan McIntosh is exchanged for General Charles O'Hara. McIntosh was born in Scotland…
Daniel Boone is captured by a British/Shawnee war party On this day in history, February 8, 1778, Daniel Boone is captured by a British/Shawnee war party. Boone had forged a trail…
The Great Siege of Gibraltar is lifted On this day in history, February 7, 1783, the Great Siege of Gibraltar is lifted after peace agreements are signed ending the American Revolution.…
Anna Maria Lane receives a Revolutionary War veterans pension On this day in history, February 6, 1808, Anna Maria Lane receives a Revolutionary War veterans pension. Anna Maria is the only…
Brigadier General Moses Hazen dies On this day in history, February 5, 1803, Brigadier General Moses Hazen dies. Hazen was born to a Jewish family in Haverhill, Massachusetts, in 1733. When…
King George III declares a permanent ceasefire to the American Revolution On this day in history, February 4, 1783, King George III declares a permanent ceasefire to the American Revolution. After…
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…
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