The American Turtle attacks the HMS Eagle
The American Turtle attacks the HMS Eagle On this day in history, September 7, 1776, the American Turtle attacks HMS Eagle in the first naval attack ever made in a submarine.…
The Worcester Revolt
The Worcester Revolt On this day in history, September 6, 1774, the Worcester Revolt embodies the real beginning of the American Revolution. You have probably never heard of the Worcester Revolt,…
September 2024 California Compatriot
You can read the latest issue of the September 2024 California Compatriot here. It should have also been delivered directly to your email inbox.You can also access Back Issues on…
The Continental Congress meets for the first time
The Continental Congress meets for the first time On this day in history, September 5, 1774, the Continental Congress meets for the first time. The First Continental Congress met in response…
The Swamp Fox wins the Battle of Blue Savannah
The Swamp Fox wins the Battle of Blue Savannah On this day in history, September 4, 1780, the Swamp Fox wins the Battle of Blue Savannah. Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion was…
The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge
The Battle of Cooch's Bridge On this day in history, September 3, 1777, the Battle of Cooch's Bridge is the only battle of the American Revolution to take place in Delaware.…
The Independence Hurricane hits the American Colonies
The Independence Hurricane hits the American Colonies On this day in history, September 2, 1775, the Independence Hurricane hits the American colonies as the American Revolution is beginning. It would be…
McCulloch’s Leap
McCulloch's Leap On this day in history, September 1, 1777, McCulloch's Leap goes down as one of the greatest escapes of the American Revolution, when Major Samuel McCulloch jumps over a…
General Arthur St. Clair dies
General Arthur St. Clair dies On this day in history, August 31, 1818, General Arthur St. Clair dies. St. Clair was a Pennsylvania general during the American Revolution. He later served…
French fleet arrives at the Chesapeake Bay
French fleet arrives at the Chesapeake Bay On this day in history, August 30, 1781, the French fleet arrives at the Chesapeake Bay to assist the Americans in their assault on…