King George III declares a permanent ceasefire to the American Revolution On this day in history, February 4, 1783, King George III declares a permanent ceasefire to the American Revolution. After…
General William Moultrie wins the Battle of Beaufort On this day in history, February 3, 1779, General William Moultrie wins the Battle of Beaufort, also known as the Battle of Port…
Elizabeth Maxwell Steele gives her coins to General Nathanael Greene On this day in history, February 2, 1781, Elizabeth Maxwell Steele gives her coins to General Nathanael Greene. Lt. Gen. Charles…
North Carolina militia fight at the Battle of Cowan's Ford On this day in history, February 1, 1781, North Carolina militia fight at the Battle of Cowan's Ford. After a string…
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Gouverneur Morris, Penman of the US Constitution, is born On this day in history, January 31, 1752, Gouverneur Morris, the "Penman of the US Constitution," is born into the wealthy Morris…
Presbyterian Church burned at Elizabethtown, New Jersey On this day in history, January 25, 1780, the Courthouse and Presbyterian Church are burned in Elizabethtown, New Jersey by the British. Due to…
Light-Horse Harry Lee and Francis Marion attack Georgetown On this day in history, January 24, 1781, "Light-Horse Harry" Lee and Francis Marion attack Georgetown, South Carolina. Georgetown was a Loyalist stronghold…
Major General John Sullivan dies On this day in history, January 23, 1795, Major General John Sullivan dies. Sullivan was a lawyer from Durham, New Hampshire, who, in his younger days,…
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, otherwise known as Molly Pitcher, dies On this day in history, January 22, 1832, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, otherwise known as "Molly Pitcher," dies. The details of…