Pennsylvania Line Mutiny of 1781 was a fascinating rebellion from within the Continental Army.
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Samuel Elbert Plays David to the British Navy's Goliath - The Battle of Fredrica River
The Battle of Fredrica River saw a small group of Patriot boats defeat a group of much larger British Navy ships.
Nicholas Biddle's Ship Explodes - The Battle of Barbados
Nicholas Biddle was one of the most successful Captains of the Continental Navy before he met a tragic end.
Michael Hillegas Gets Hired as Treasurer of the United States
Michael Hillegas was the longtime Treasurer of the United States…before the Constitution!
Franchising Franklin - The Timothy Family Bring Poor Richard to South Carolina
The Timothy Family had a lot of firsts in American history…from being the first franchisees to the first women to operate a print shop.
James Franklin's Press - The Education of Benjamin Franklin
James Franklin had the second printing press in the British Colonies and used it to train his younger brother, Benjamin, for one of the most important careers in American history.
America's Longest Serving Generals - The Team of George Gibson and Thomas Jesup
George Gibson and Thomas Jesup were appointed Commissary and Quartermaster General, respectively, by President James Monroe.
The Second Invasion of Canada - Johnathan Eddy's Rebellion
Johnathan Eddy was a resident of Nova Scotia who attempted to bring Canada into the Revolutionary War on the side of the Americans.
The Defacing of Daniel Malcom's Grave
Daniel Malcom was a Patriot whose refusal to permit a Tax Collector to search his property united the rebels of Boston a decade before independence was declared.
Preparing for Midnight - Paul Revere Delivers the Portsmouth Alarm
Paul Revere’s delivery of the Portsmouth Alarm almost spawned the Revolutionary War four months earlier.
Paul Revere Returns to Philly - The Impact of the Suffolk Resolves
When Paul Revere brought the Suffolk Resolves to Philadelphia, it changed the direction of the First Continental Congress.
Paul Revere Rallies the Colonies - The Long Ride to Philly
In May 1774 Paul Revere carried news throughout the colonies which inspired the Founders to call together the First Continental Congress.
Amelia Simmons - The Mother of American Cookbooks
Amelia Simmons wrote the first American Cookbook.
Washington Goes Home For Christmas
George Washington’s return to Mount Vernon for the holidays had a bigger impact on the nation than you might think celebrating with the family would.
The First Battle AFTER Yorktown - Marinus Willett's Pursiut
Marinus Willett was a Colonel in the New York State Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Michael Rudolph Feels the Wrath of Mad Anthony Wayne
Michael Rudolph was a decorated veteran of the Revolutionary War who rose to simultaneously hold the ranks of Adjutant General and Inspector General in the US Army.
The Father of Clinical Medicine - Thomas Bond
Thomas Bond helped create many institutions in Philadelphia which put the city in a situation where declaring independence was an option.
Oliver Pollock's Spending Spree - Working With Spain and Funding the War in the West
Oliver Pollock was an important financier for the Western Theater of the Revolutionary War.
Bernardo de Galvez Takes the Mississippi River
When Spain finally joined the Revolutionary War, Louisiana Governor Bernardo de Galvez eagerly joined the fight.
Destroyer of Villages - William Butler and the Raid on Unadilla and Onaquaga
William Butler was a Colonel in the Continental Army who fought the Iroquois on the New York frontier.