Amos Eaton was an professor in the Early Republic who helped reform education in the young United States.
James Jackson Receives the Keys to The City of Savannah
James Jackson was an inaugural member of the House of Representatives, a US Senator and a Governor of Georgia.
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.
Solomon Drowne Sees the Gaspee Go Down
Solomon Drowne was one of the premier doctors of the American Founding.
The Logic of the Senate - Federalist #62
In Federalist #62 James Madison examines the United States Senate, focusing on its election process and its position as a check on the rest of the Federal Government.
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.
Founder of the Day Update for Founders Fans
A quick update regarding all the fun things happening with Founder of the Day.
Amelia Simmons - The Mother of American Cookbooks
Amelia Simmons wrote the first American Cookbook.
Unspecified Elections - Federalist #61
In Federalist #61, Alexander Hamilton discusses why the Constitution’s lack of specific requirements regarding the place of elections is not something the people should be concerned about.
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.
Article Signer Richard Huston Gets Captured With the Army
Richard Huston was a signer of the Articles of Confederation who spent time in a British prison.
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.
Unconsolidated Wealth - Federalist #60
Federalist #60 was written by Alexander Hamilton as an attempt to halt fears regarding the Federal Government’s control of certain elections.
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.