Colonial America
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: “Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land”
This Independence Day, July 4, our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But...
To June 1776!
We think of July 4, 1776, as the start of our Nation’s independence, which it certainly was – our “Declaration...
‘Young Washington’ Debuts at the Kennedy Center
Before George Washington became the father of his country, he was a young officer navigating war, politics, and the uncertainties...
The Forgotten Founder Who Forced America’s Leap of Faith
In the lead-up to Independence Day on July 4 each year, many scholars like to point out that we “should”...
Jack Jouett Begins Midnight Ride – This Day in History
On June 3, 1781, a young Virginian named Jack Jouett carried out one of the most remarkable rides of the...
Parliament Enacts the Quartering Act of 1774 – This Day in History
On June 2, 1774, the British Parliament completed passage of the Quartering Act, the final measure in a series of...
Jamestown, Virginia Is Established as the First Permanent English Settlement in North America – This Day in History
On May 14, 1607, a small group of English settlers arrived along the banks of the James River in present-day...
Paul Revere’s Ride
As we celebrate our 250th anniversary, culminating on July 4, 2026, historical dates begin to spike special interest, many in...
The Boston Massacre – This Day in History
On March 5, 1770, a violent confrontation in Boston, Massachusetts, known today as the Boston Massacre, ignited outrage in the...
The First Regular Postal Route in the U.S. Was Established – This Day in History
On January 22, 1673, a quiet but world-changing routine began in colonial America: the first regular mail delivery route in...
The Boston Tea Party – This Day in History
On December 16, 1773, one of the most dramatic acts of protest in early American history unfolded on the cold...
New “Young Washington” Film Promises Revival of Patriotic Movies
A new trailer from a trailblazing film studio shows that all of Hollywood is not lost, and that some entertainment...
John Smith Was Elected President of Jamestown – This Day in History
On September 10, 1608, Captain John Smith was elected president of the governing council of the struggling Jamestown colony, marking...
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