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General Thomas Sumter captures Orangeburg On this day in history, May 11, 1781, General Thomas Sumter captures Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the American patriots sweep across South Carolina and Georgia in…

Paul Revere dies On this day in history, May 10, 1818, Paul Revere dies. You probably know about his famous midnight ride, but Paul Revere's life was much more than a…

American General Benjamin Lincoln dies On this day in history, May 9, 1810, American General Benjamin Lincoln dies. Benjamin Lincoln was born into a prominent family in Hingham, Massachusetts, 16 miles…

The Battle of the Saintes begins On this day in history, April 9, 1782, the Battle of the Saintes begins, a battle in which the same French fleet that helped defeat…

American General John Stark dies On this day in history, May 8, 1822, American General John Stark dies. John Stark was a Revolutionary War hero from New Hampshire, especially known for…

John Hancock writes of his arrival in New York City On this day in history, May 7, 1775, John Hancock writes of his arrival in New York City to great fanfare…

Seth Warner of the Green Mountain Boys is born On this day in history, May 6, 1743, Seth Warner of the Green Mountain Boys is born. Seth Warner was born in…

Ben Franklin returns from Great Britain On this day in history, May 5, 1775, Ben Franklin returns from Great Britain after having spent much of the previous two decades as a…

Rhode Island is the first state to declare independence On this day in history, May 4, 1776, Rhode Island is the first state to declare independence from Great Britain. Rhode Island…

Loyalist publisher Margaret Green Draper is born On this day in history, May 3, 1727, Loyalist publisher Margaret Green Draper is born in Boston. Margaret would be a staunch Loyalist supporter…