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Guy Carleton was commander of British troops during the American War of Independence, specifically leading the defense during the Battle of Quebec. Carleton was also responsible for the safe removal of the Tories and freed slaves who joined the British. Guy was born in Ireland, September 1724. His education was limited. He and his brother … Read more

General Benjamin Lincoln is an outstanding example of public service, giving his life to both politics and war, serving his state and country his entire life. He served multiple political positions and fought as a general of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. Early Life General Benjamin Lincoln, by Charles Willson Peale in 1784public … Read more

Many of you know the Boston Massacre to be an awful event in which the English soldiers slaughtered a large crowd of people for no apparent reason. This picture is very warped. Allow me to set the record straight … Background The French and Indian war had left Britain in terrible straits. With money-making colonies … Read more

“I can make a five pointed star in one snip,” Betsy Ross commented to George Washington, George Ross, and Robert Morris. They had met to make the first flag for their newborn nation one fateful day in late May or early June of 1776. Betsy Ross’ Childhood and Marriage Elizabeth (Betsy) Griscom was born on January 1, … Read more

Benjamin Rush, a lesser-known founding father, attended the Continental Congress and rather than continue in politics afterward like most of the delegates, went on to serve as a doctor. Early Life Benjamin Rush was born on January 4, 1746 in Byberry, Philadelphia County. When Benjamin was eight he was sent to live with his aunt … Read more

The hopes for the Battle of Quebec were high, especially after the success of the fall of Fort St. Jean. Afraid of having the threat of the British always in the north, George Washington sent General Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold to gain military control of Quebec. Montgomery’s party headed out in August and began the attack on of Fort St. … Read more

Not many people realize that Philadelphia was the capitol of the United States until Washington, D.C. was established in December, 1800. It housed both Continental Congresses and the Constitutional Congress, and the both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written there. Planning to visit Philadelphia? Make the most of your time in this great … Read more

Thomas Paine is the epitome of “the pen is mightier than the sword.” It was the words of Thomas Paine that fanned the flames of revolution and drove the colonists to rebel against England. Thomas Paine, copy by Auguste Millière, after an engraving by William Sharp | public domain image, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Early … Read more

John Quincy Adams was the son of John and Abigail Adams and the sixth president of the United States of America. He saw firsthand the effects of the Revolutionary War and had a prominent political career that began very early with the opportunity to watch his father as a diplomat in France. Early Life & … Read more

Sybil Ludington became famous for her ride to warn the Patriot militia of the British coming, similar to that of Paul Revere, but Sybil was only 16 years old. On the night of April 26, 1777, Colonel Henry Ludington, father of 12, veteran of the French-Indian War, and commander of the militia in Duchess County, New … Read more