Maryland has its largest battle of the Revolution
Maryland has its largest battle of the Revolution On this day in history, July 16, 1776, Maryland has its largest battle of the Revolution, the Battle of St. George's Island, when…
Maryland has its largest battle of the Revolution On this day in history, July 16, 1776, Maryland has its largest battle of the Revolution, the Battle of St. George's Island, when…
Battle of Stony Point Begins On this day in history, July 15, 1779, the Battle of Stony Point begins. Led by Brigadier General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, this battle takes back a…
Howe brothers attempt to negotiate with George Washington On this day in history, July 14, 1776, the Howe brothers attempt to negotiate with George Washington. Washington, however, will not receive their…
Captain John Parker is born On this day in history, July 13, 1729, Captain John Parker is born. Parker was the leader of the militiamen at Lexington, Massachusetts at the outbreak…
Admiral Howe's fleet arrives at Staten Island On this day in history, July 12, 1776, Admiral Howe's fleet arrives at Staten Island. This fleet, along with other ships arriving before and…
The British evacuate Savannah, Georgia On this day in history, July 11, 1782, the British evacuate Savannah, Georgia as the American Revolution comes to a close. Georgia was the site of…
George Washington picnics at Great Falls On this day in history, July 10, 1778, George Washington picnics at Great Falls with the Marquis de Lafayette and aides Alexander Hamilton and James…
The Declaration of Independence is read to troops in New York City On this day in history, July 9, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is read to the troops in New…
George Washington makes his headquarters at West Point On this day in history, July 8, 1779, George Washington makes his headquarters at West Point, New York, a strategic location on the…
The Quasi-War with France begins On this day in history, July 7, 1798, the Quasi-War with France begins. This was an undeclared naval war between the United States and France extending…