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Tea ship Dartmouth arrives in Boston Harbor On this day in history, November 27, 1773, the tea ship Dartmouth arrives in Boston Harbor. This was the first of three ships in…

General Artemas Ward is born On this day in history, November 26, 1727, General Artemas Ward is born. Artemas Ward was a prominent figure in Massachusetts politics during and after the…

North Carolina wins the Battle of Midway Church On this day in history, November 24, 1778, North Carolina wins the Battle of Midway Church. General Augustine Prevost, commander of British forces…

General William Moultrie is born On this day in history, November 23, 1730, Governor and General William Moultrie is born. Moultrie was a celebrated general of the American Revolution, primarily for…

Maryland patriot leader John Hanson dies On this day in history, November 22, 1783, Maryland patriot leader John Hanson dies. Hanson was the descendant of an indentured servant from England who…

Continental Congress writes to Oswald Eve On this day in history, November 21, 1775, the Continental Congress writes to Oswald Eve, asking him to help with the building of a new…

Ben Franklin publishes Articles of Belief and Acts of Religion On this day in history, November 20, 1728, a 21 year old Ben Franklin published "Articles of Belief and Acts of…

Jay's Treaty is signed On this day in history, November 19, 1794, Jay's Treaty is signed to bring to an end several years of conflict between Great Britain and the United…

General Philip Schuyler dies On this day in history, November 18, 1804, General Philip Schuyler dies. Philip Schuyler was a wealthy planter from Albany, New York who owned tens of thousands…

Henry Knox begins the Knox Expedition On this day in history, November 17, 1775, Henry Knox begins the "Knox Expedition," leaving Boston for Fort Ticonderoga at the direction of George Washington…