New York merchants sign non-importation agreement On this day in history, October 31, 1765, New York merchants sign a non-importation agreement, agreeing not to import goods from Great Britain in protest…
Martha Wayles Skelton is born On this day in history, October 30, 1748, Martha Wayles Skelton is born. She would later become the wife of Thomas Jefferson. If you look for…
Congress authorizes Yorktown Victory Monument On This Day in History, October 29, 1781, the Continental Congress authorizes the Yorktown Victory Monument at York, Virginia, to remember the surrender of Lord Cornwallis…
John Hancock marries Dorothy Quincy On This Day in History, October 28, 1775, John Hancock married Dorothy Quincy in Fairfield, Connecticut where they were staying while was Boston was blockaded by…
First of the Federalist Papers is published On this day in history, October 27, 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers is published. The Federalist, as it was originally called, was…
Benjamin Franklin sets sail for France On this day in history, October 26, 1776, Benjamin Franklin sets sail for France as ambassador from the Continental Congress. The new United States was…
John and Abigail Adams are married On this day in history, October 25, 1764, John and Abigail Adams are married. They would become one of the most recognizable couples in American…
New Jersey patriot Elias Boudinot dies On this day in history, October 24, 1821, New Jersey patriot Elias Boudinot dies. Boudinot would serve as President of the Continental Congress, director of…
British fleet defeated on the Delaware River On this day in history, October 23, 1777, a British fleet on the Delaware River is defeated by patriot defenders from Fort Mifflin and…
Esther de Berdt Reed is born On this day in history, October 22, 1746, Esther de Berdt Reed is born. She would lead the largest women's group providing supplies for the…