Simon Snyder was the third Governor of Pennsylvania and the person who oversaw moving the State capital to Harrisburg.
Support for St. Clair - Robert Kirkwood Suffers the Greatest Defeat
Robert Kirkwood was an officer of the Revolutionary War who would be killed a few years later during the Northwest Indian War.
Rebutting The Federalist - Brutus IX
In Brutus IX, an anonymous Anti-Federalist author continues his attack on the Constitution's provision for raising a standing army.
Dyre Kearney Tries to Move The Continental Congress
Dyre Kearney had a very small role in the American Founding, but as a Continental Congressman he tried motioned to relocate the Government.
The Death of a Reverend - John Rosbrugh at Assunpink Creek
John Rosbrugh was a Chaplain in the militia when he was brutally bayonetted by Hessian soldiers.
The 9 Capitals of The American Revolution
The American Revolution is most closely associated with Philadelphia, but the Continental Congress moved around quite a bit.
Unlimited Nation Debt and Standing Armies - Brutus VIII
Brutus VIII is an Anti-Federalist Paper that elaborates on concerns regarding the Constitution’s ability to raise standing armies and take on a national debt.
Barnt De Klyn Clothes The Continental Army and Hosts a King
Barnt De Klyn made a fortune supplying the soldiers of the Revolutionary War with clothing.
40 Years of Voting 'No' - Nathaniel Macon Slows Down The Government
Nathaniel Macon served in the US Congress for the better part of four decades, always trying to keep things small.
Georgia's Fighting Founding Mother - Nancy Hart
Nancy Hart was a favorite daughter of Georgia whose many patriotic exploits have become the stuff of legend.
William Vans Murray and the End of the Quasi-War with France
William Vans Murray was an early Minister to the Netherlands who took the lead during the Convention of 1800.
Defining Limits on Taxation - Brutus VII
Brutus VII is an Anti-Federalist Paper that argues for a limit on the Federal Government’s power of taxation.
First American Secretary at The Court of St James - William Stephens Smith
William Stephens Smith had an extremely interesting place in the American Founding, including serving as an aide-de-camp to Washington and an attempted invasion of Venezuela.
The Pain of First Daughter Nabby Adams
Abigail Adams Smith was the daughter of President John Adams who went through some seriously trying times.
William Henry Harrison During The American Founding
Well before he served as President of the United States, William Henry Harrison earned his reputation as a leader on the frontier during the early years of the American Republic.
Isaac Shelby - First Governor For The State of Kentucky
Isaac Shelby was the first Governor of Kentucky after Statehood.
Taxing The States Out Of Existence - Brutus VI
Brutus VI is an Anti-Federalist Paper that goes into detail on why the Constitution’s taxing power will make the States obsolete.
How Solomon Bush's Wound Exposed a Spy at Washington's Headquarters
Solomon Bush was a Jewish Patriot who was wounded while fighting in the American Revolution and happened to learn that General Washington had a spy in his midst.
The Wills of Randolph Jefferson
Randolph Jefferson was the younger (and only) brother of President Thomas Jefferson.
The Kidnapping of Delaware President John McKinly
John McKinly was the first Governor of Delaware.