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Congress makes its first land acquisition On this day in history, July 5, 1776, Congress makes its first land acquisition when it purchases 96 acres of land south of Philadelphia to…

The Declaration of Independence is adopted On this day in history, July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is adopted. Congress had voted unanimously 2 days before to sever all ties…

The Wyoming Massacre takes place On this day in history, July 3, 1778, the Wyoming Massacre takes place on the Pennsylvania frontier. After the American Revolution began, the British army in…

The real Declaration of Independence is made On this day in history, July 2, 1776, the real Declaration of Independence is made. But wait! Don't we celebrate the Declaration of Independence…

A Cherokee war campaign against the southern colonies begins On this day in history, July 1, 1776, a Cherokee war campaign against the southern colonies begins. The Cherokee tribe was traditionally…

Congress reconvenes in Princeton, New Jersey On this day in history, June 30, 1783, Congress reconvenes in Princeton, New Jersey, after leaving its longtime home in Philadelphia. Many congressional delegations from…

The Nancy explodes at the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet On this day in history, June 29, 1776, the Nancy explodes at the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet, a little known…

The Battle of Monmouth On this day in history, June 28, 1778, the Battle of Monmouth is the last major battle of the American Revolution in the north. Philadelphia had been…

Congress leave York, Pennsylvania for Philadelphia On this day in history, June 27, 1778, Congress leaves York, Pennsylvania for Philadelphia. The Continental Congress had abandoned Philadelphia in haste in September of…

Declaration of Independence signer Caesar Rodney dies On this day in history, June 26, 1784, Declaration of Independence signer Caesar Rodney dies. Rodney is best known for making his own midnight…