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Why did the Boston Tea Party Occur? Who was involved? We cover these facts and more on this page on one of the most momentous events of the American Revolution. The broadside below was posted all over Boston on November 29, 1773, shortly after the arrival of three ships carrying tea owned by the East … Read more

Hugh Mercer was a doctor who emigrated to America, fought in the Seven Years War, and died in the American Revolution. He was a colonel alongside George Washington and a close friend until his death. General Hugh Mercer General Hugh Mercer was born in Scotland. At the age of 15 he attended the University of … Read more

The Battle of Yorktown, also called the Siege of Yorktown, was the final battle of  the American Revolutionary War even though the Treaty of Paris, ending the war, would not be signed for another 2 years. Yorktown, Virginia was founded in 1691 by Thomas Ballard along with Joseph Ring. The city was designed to be … Read more

“I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” Nathan Hale was cut out to be a military man. Five of his brothers fought at the battles of Lexington and Concord. Young Nathan soon joined them. Having graduated with honors  from Yale university at the tender age of 18, he was given the … Read more

The Declaration of Independence is widely regarded by Americans as an inspired writing. It masterfully puts into words the anger and betrayal the Colonists felt towards the king of England, and it was the first formal, unanimous document that declared that the colonies no longer considered themselves under Britain’s rule. It listed the grievances against … Read more

The Second Continental Congress convened on May 10, 1775 and would govern the colonies and lead the war effort throughout the War for Independence. Once the Articles of Confederation were passed, it became known as the Congress of the Confederation. The year was 1775. There was an American army gathering together outside of Boston, getting … Read more

The Continental Army was the army formed by the Americans during their revolt against Britain in the late 1700’s. This army, led by George Washington and consisting of one hundred percent volunteers, fought nobly and boldly for the freedom of their families and homes. Infantry, Continental ArmyPublic domain image. The Continental Army had volunteer soldiers … Read more

Ethan Allen is a Revolutionary War hero who was a general in the Continental Army, a British prisoner of war, and the founder of the legendary Green Mountain Boys. Childhood He was born on January 21, 1738 in Litchfield, Connecticut. He was the first child of Joseph and Mary Baker Allen. Shortly after he was … Read more

James Madison, who was the fourth president of the United States, was a devoted patriot, co-author of the Federalist Papers, and came to be known as the Father of the Constitution. He was born March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia, the oldest of five children in his family. His parents had a few other … Read more

The Battle of Trenton, New Jersey was one of the turning points of the American Revolutionary War. Having lost New York to the British at the Battle of Long Island in the summer, George Washington was desperate to turn things around. After a long march through the snow, Washington led his troops across the partially frozen Delaware river on … Read more