Johnny Appleseed planted orchards throughout the early United States and helped make the apple a staple of the American experience.
Silas Deane Convinces France To Supply The Continental Army
Silas Deane supplied the Continental Army through the early years of the Revolutionary War through secret talks with France
Timothy Pickering Serves At The Pleasure Of The President
Timothy Pickering was an important subordinate of George Washington during both the American Revolutionary War and his Presidency.
John Wentworth, Jr Is Mysterious To Me
John Wentworth Jr was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and apparently did nothing else.
Alexander McDougall Brings The Army's Demands To Congress
Alexander McDougall was at the heart of the Patriot Movement in New York City.
Oliver Wolcott Is Everywhere
Oliver Wolcott seems to have been constantly back and forth from his duties as Major General of the Connecticut Militia to his responsibilities in the Pennsylvania State House.
George Wythe Educates The Founding Fathers
George Wythe was important as a revolutionary, but even more so as an educator. Many of his best students became revolutionaries themselves, and two even became President of the Unites States.
Edward Langworthy Becomes The Point Man In Revolutionary Georgia
Edward Langworthy was a low key Founding Father who devoted most of his life to educating children and publishing nonfiction works.
William Clingan Navigates Pennsylvania's Internal Politics
William Clingan was a signer of the Articles of Confederation.
John Morton Swings Pennsylvania In Favor Of Independence
John Morton was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence to die.
Elizabeth Lewis Stands Confidently Against The British
Elizabeth Lewis, through bravery and kindness, demonstrates how a woman in a small village could still play a role in the Founding of America.
Pierce Butler Maintains The Resistance
Pierce Butler's major contribution to the Founding was his signing of the United States Constitution.
The Swamp Fox - Francis Marion's Alter Ego
Francis Marion earned the nickname the Swamp Fox from the British because he would attack them quickly and then vanish through the difficult terrain of southern swamps.
John Cruger Jr Vanishes Into The Forgotten Third
John Cruger was a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress who supported the colonists defending their rights but though the Patriots eventually lost their way.
History Missed Thrice - Robert Goldsborough Signs Nothing
Robert Goldsborough was just never in the right place at the right time as he narrowly missed signing most of America's Founding Documents.
William Moultrie Inspires South Carolina's State Motto...And It's State Flag
William Moultrie gave South Carolina both its State Motto and State Flag.
Stephen Hopkins' Hand Trembles
Stephen Hopkins knew the importance of the moment he was in when he signed the Declaration of Independence. As such, he uttered one of those killer lines you only seem to hear in movies nowadays.
Daniel Morgan Prevails in the Battle of Cowpens
Daniel Morgan was one of the most important Generals of the American Revolutionary War.
Ralph Izard Journeys To Tuscany
Ralph Izard spent the first half of the American Revolution working on behalf of his country in foreign lands.
William Alexander, Lord Sterling - American Nobleman
Lord Sterling was the only British nobleman who served in the American Revolution.