Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is born

Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is born   On this day in history, February 25, 1746, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is born. Pinckney was born to a wealthy South Carolina family and was educated in London. He earned a law degree and returned to South Carolina where he began a law practice in

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Pyle’s Massacre takes place in North Carolina

Pyle’s Massacre takes place in North Carolina   On this day in history, February 24, 1781, Pyle’s Massacre takes place in North Carolina. The Patriot army had retreated into Virginia after the Battle of Cowpens in January. British General Lord Charles Cornwallis was camped at Hillsboro, North Carolina, recruiting local

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Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge

Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge   On this day in history, February 23, 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was born in Prussia. He joined the army at 17 and saw extensive service during the Seven Years War in battles with

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Christopher Seider, first casualty of the American Revolution

Christopher Seider, first casualty of the American Revolution   On this day in history, February 22, 1770, 11 year old Christopher Seider is the first casualty of the American Revolution. By 1770, the American colonists were in the midst of a boycott of British goods to protest the Townshend Acts,

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Confederation Congress approves a new Constitutional Convention

Confederation Congress approves a new Constitutional Convention   On this day in history, February 21, 1787, the Confederation Congress approves a new Constitutional Convention to be held at Philadelphia beginning on May 14, 1787. The Articles of Confederation, which was the first governing document of the United States, had proved

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Colonel William Prescott is born

On this day in history, February 20, 1726, Colonel William Prescott is born. Prescott led the American troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775.   Prescott made his home in Pepperell in northern Massachusetts. He served in King George’s War and in the French and Indian

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Aaron Burr is arrested for treason

Aaron Burr is arrested for treason   On this day in history, February 19, 1807, Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. Aaron Burr was America’s third Vice-President under Thomas Jefferson. He is best-known today for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel after some private comments Hamilton made disparaging Burr’s character

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George Coryell, George Washington’s last living pallbearer dies

George Coryell, George Washington’s last living pallbearer dies   On this day in history, February 18, 1850, George Coryell, George Washington’s last living pallbearer dies. Coryell and his family served an interesting and colorful place in the American Revolution. His grandfather was one of the founders of Coryell’s Ferry on

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The House of Commons passes the Stamp Act

The House of Commons passes the Stamp Act   On this day in history, February 17, 1765, the House of Commons passes the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act would be one of the primary points of contention between the American colonists and Parliament in the years leading up to the

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South Carolina patriot Christopher Gadsden is born

South Carolina patriot Christopher Gadsden is born   On this day in history, February 16, 1724, South Carolina patriot Christopher Gadsden is born. Gadsden was one of the most prominent patriots in the south during the American Revolution. He was born into a wealthy family in Charleston, South Carolina and

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