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The Battle of Fort Freeland On this day in history, July 28, 1779, the Battle of Fort Freeland clears out the Wyoming Valley for a second time in two years. The…

The Battle of Ushant On this day in history, July 27, 1778, the Battle of Ushant pits a British fleet and a French fleet off the French coast during the American…

Ben Franklin becomes the first Postmaster General On this day in history, July 26, 1774, Ben Franklin becomes the first Postmaster General of the United States. As tensions with Great Britain…

General Henry Knox is born On this day in history, July 25, 1750, General Henry Knox is born. Knox was one of George Washington's key leaders over the Continental Army and…

Charles Thomson resigns as Secretary of Congress On this day in history, July 24, 1789, Charles Thomson resigns as Secretary of Congress. Charles Thomson is a little known, but important Founding…

Roger Sherman dies On this day in history, July 23, 1793, Roger Sherman dies. Sherman was undoubtedly one of the most influential Founding Fathers, even though he is little known today.…

Minutemen defeated at the Battle of Minisink On this day in history, July 22, 1779, the Minutemen are defeated at the Battle of Minisink, one of the bloodiest battles per capita…

General Wayne loses the Battle of Bull's Ferry On this day in history, July 21, 1780, General Wayne loses the Battle of Bull's Ferry. Bull's Ferry was a ferry on the…

 Patriots destroy the Boston Lighthouse On this day in history, July 20, 1775, patriots destroy the Boston Lighthouse. Boston's lighthouse, also called Boston Light, is a still standing structure that was…

Brigadier General Jacob Bayley is born On this day in history, July 19, 1726, Brigadier General Jacob Bayley is born. Bayley was a farmer, soldier and local politician from Newbury, Vermont.…