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…
The Battle of Rhode Island is lost
The Battle of Rhode Island is lost On this day in history, August 29, 1778, the Battle of Rhode Island is lost. Newport, Rhode Island was one of America's most important…
The American invasion of Quebec begins
The American invasion of Quebec begins On this day in history, August 28, 1775, the American invasion of Quebec begins, part of the American attempt to secure the French-speaking Quebec in…
George Washington loses the Battle of Long Island
George Washington loses the Battle of Long Island On this day in history, August 27, 1776, George Washington loses the Battle of Long Island, one of the most important battles of…