Today in Connecticut history marks the anniversary of a horrible homecoming by one of Connecticut’s most infamous native sons — Benedict Arnold. In early September 1781, the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War was in full swing, with major battles waged across Virginia and North and South Carolina earlier in the year. With so... Read More| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1824, the venerable Revolutionary War hero Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier — the Marquis de Lafayette — was hailed by adoring crowds as he journeyed through Connecticut during his 1824-1825 “Last Man” grand tour of America. Having joined the Revolutionary War effort almost fifty years earlier as a teenager, Lafayette... Read More| Today in Connecticut History
PRESENT FROM THE START: PEOPLE OF COLOR IN CONNECTICUT’S REVOLUTIONARY ERA, 1763-1836 Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham St, Willimantic, CT 06226 Connecticut Explored, Inc., The Center for Connecticut Studies, the Department of History at […]| Connecticut Explored
In 1760s North Carolina, a grassroots movement of farmers known as the Regulators rose up against corrupt officials, unjust taxes, and land speculators—all in the name of justice and loyalty to the Crown. Join Liz Covart and historian Nathan Schultz as they explore the Regulator Movement, its brutal end at the Battle of Alamance, and why this early uprising complicates our understanding of the American Revolution.| Ben Franklin's World
By Nancy Spannaus August 31, 2025—While Virginia’s leading role in the American Revolution is widely acknowledged, little attention has been paid to the depth of the mobilization of its citizens. That mobilization, reflected in the adoption of Resolves in approximately 75% of the colony’s counties over the summer of 1774, […] The post American 250: Virginia’s Revolutionary Mobilization of 1774 appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
From Subject to Citizen: "Seemingly settled history comes alive with renewed vigor" is the Kirkus review of Nancy Spannaus' latest book.| American System Now
Many American Founders, including our first four presidents, hoped to establish a national university that would educate statesmen for the new republic. During his second term, George Washington was presented with what seemed to be a golden opportunity to accomplish this goal—and rejected it on cultural grounds. In 1794, the Swiss exile François d’Ivernois had... Read more about: Teaching the Declaration for the Semiquincentennial The post Teaching the Declaration for the Semiquincentenn...| The American Mind
In the age of Trump, our nation lives under the banner of America First. In domestic policy, this means securing our border, deporting those who are in the country illegally, and reestablishing law and order in our cities, among other key goals. But what does America First mean for the world beyond America? To answer... Read more about: What America First Says to the World The post What America First Says to the World appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
For all you educators, librarians, history lovers, and those who have been led to believe that history is boring… from Cloaked in Courage – ©Anne Lambelet Over the next year and a half,…| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
Forced constantly by the establishment to choose between them, patriotic Americans may one day come to choose, as did their fathers, the country they love over the crown that rules them. Asked, “What is an American?” many would answer, “An American is a citizen of the United States.” Yet, at ... Read more...| Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website
Who Helped Us Win Our War for Independence? reviews the indispensable nations and exceptional individuals who rallied to our cause| American System Now
Battle of Savannah, October 9, 1779. A British victory guaranteed England’s foothold in the American south. Artwork by Graham Turner. The summer of 1778 saw Supreme British commander General …| Revolutionary War Journal
This right here, by the way, is why we’re making this film. It’s time people remember where we are before America disappears forever. I guess from my last vid you already knew that this video was forthcoming as soon as I could finish editing it. This is admittedly a 30-min rant, but I believe it’s […]| Truthstream Media
This video isn’t about a website or a piece of paper. Now we’re supposed to believe a “coding error” just erased the exact parts of our Constitution from Congress’ official site for weeks that the president is busy doing end runs around right now and claiming he doesn’t know if he’s supposed to uphold it […]| Truthstream Media
Part of a series on the Road to the American Revolution By Nancy Spannaus July 14, 2025—Since the ratification of the Constitution’s Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791, the people of the United States have had the right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against […] The post Illegal Searches and Seizures — in 1761 appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
Though most black loyalists who joined the British force were used as draymen and support, some were armed and participated in partisan forces like Colonel Robert Rogers’ Queen’s Ranger…| Revolutionary War Journal
On January 17, 1777, Major General William Heath, under orders from General George Washington, took approximately 5,000 militia troops of the Hudson Valley army south to the Spuyten Duyvil at Kingsbridge, about a 15-mile trek. Washington had marched his main army into New Jersey to counter British General Howe’s threatened attack on Fort Washington and ...| Revolutionary War Journal
British Dragoon Lt. Colonel Banestra Tarleton used brutal assault tactics during his attacks on rebel forces and patriot communities. Engraving by David Edwin, 1814. The onset was violent, and the …| Revolutionary War Journal
Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strikes, popular organizations and people in Connecticut who changed the state and the country for the better.| Connecticut Explored
Major General William Heath General William Heath was an excellent administrator. Versed in military training from his militia leadership role during the French and Indian War, he was loyal, hardwo…| Revolutionary War Journal
While Connecticut has been home to an outsized share of American innovators and creative geniuses, few of them have had as long-lasting an impact as David Bushnell, inventor of the Turtle &#…| Today in Connecticut History
The American Revolution was teetering on ruin. But if you were to ask folks on the street to identify America’s darkest hour, except for the glazed looks of those who had slipped texts to their friends during high school history class, the common answer is Valley Forge, winter 1777-78. Wrong! It was four years later ...| Revolutionary War Journal
By John Pezzola. John formerly served in the United States Army. He received a master’s degree in Military History and Civil War Studies. He presently teaches 7th-grade US history and militar…| Revolutionary War Journal
Artwork by Auguste Louis de Rossel de Cercy. The Battle of Cape Henry, March 16, 1781, occurred just outside the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay off the Cape of Henry. Though the French fleet of eight …| Revolutionary War Journal
Dear Friend of Liberty, They told us liberty was a finished story. That the battles were won, the rights secured, and the system stable. But what if that was never the full picture? Over the last six years, we followed a trail that led us across continents and centuries. What we uncovered wasn’t just a […]| Truthstream Media
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS AND PRODUCE THIS FILM! PREORDERS + MORE INFO HERE: https://igg.me/at/liminality To Our fellow Americans and Friends of Liberty around the world, History can show us where we are headed by where we have been. It is our deepest concern that Europe is in a ferment, and America […]| Truthstream Media
Here is a first look teaser on our upcoming film “Liminality” (working title) which we consider to be our Magnum Opus. We’ve been working on it for six years now, and it’s taken us to two continents, ten countries, and countless events. We’ve interviewed over a dozen people, from authors to aristocrats. We’ve been digging through archives, deposit libraries, and societies to try and find all of the pieces of a long-forgotten puzzle — burned and buried history — that desperatel...| Truthstream Media
I have a chapter in an edited book coming out this week about how structural reform works best in national and localized contexts, rather than internationalist or teleological contexts. Additionall…| The Trickster's Guide to Geopolitics
Travis Glasson— This year marks the beginning of a series of 250th anniversaries of the events of the American Revolution. These anniversaries, which will spool out against the backdrop of... READ MORE| Yale University Press
George Washington took command of the Continental Army outside Boston on July 3, 1775. He immediately spent a solid week inspecting the army, and only then wrote to the Continental Congress with his first report. The Continental Army was brave, but it could be made better. Above all, Washington needed money. I find myself already […]| Minding The Campus
This is the sixth post in a travel series. In this series, we are headed east starting in Wisconsin and going all the way to Virginia to see the home of George Washington and Colonial Williamsburg. To start at the beginning, go HERE where we stop in Indiana to celebrate Easter with my daughter, son-in-law, and our grandchildren.| Amy's Creative Pursuits
When you picture the Declaration of Independence, what comes to mind? Most people envision a single, iconic document–parchment, signatures, maybe even a scene from National Treasure. But what if I told you, the Declaration of Independence isn’t just one document, but many documents? And that each version of the Declaration tells a different story–a story […] The post Episode 415: Emily Sneff, The Many Declarations of Independence appeared first on Ben Franklin's World.| Ben Franklin's World
How do we uncover queer lives from the distant past, especially in an era when language and records often erased or obscured them? What did queerness look like in early America, and how might it have intersected with power, religion, and empire on the eve of the American Revolution? John McCurdy, a Professor of History […] The post Episode 414: John McCurdy: Robert Newburgh’s Trials: Queerness & Reputation in Revolutionary America appeared first on Ben Franklin's World.| Ben Franklin's World
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, historian Christian Di Spigna joins us to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Joseph Warren—the revolutionary physician who helped ignite America’s fight for independence.| Ben Franklin's World
I will not apologize for my horrendous title. You deserve it. When the world is a mess, you lean into your reading list. Hard. This month was a solid mix of military history and historical fiction,…| The Angry Staff Officer
School’s out, the temperature is rising, and everyone’s thoughts are turning to summer getaways. If you’re looking for a new place to spend an afternoon, a weekend, or longer and …| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Meet a Forgotten Revolutionary: Joseph Warren describes a commemorative event for this patriot and summarizes his accomplishments.| American System Now
A grand reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill to be staged at Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park has been in the planning for months to mark its 250th anniversary and I planned to go on this past Saturday until just a few days before. On the actual anniversary, June 17, I started reading some diaries […] The post The Battle of Bunker Hill: it’s Personal appeared first on streetsofsalem.| streetsofsalem
An eventful weekend—one of several coming up this summer! I’m going to focus on one event out of several I participated in—a house tour of Patriots’ homes in Marblehead—simply because it yielded the best pictures. Having done this a couple of times myself, I am always grateful to homeowners who open up their houses to …| streetsofsalem
Today in 1903, just after 6:00 p.m., one of the most iconic symbols of American freedom — the Liberty Bell — arrived in Connecticut. Over the next 24 hours, it would visit five C…| Today in Connecticut History
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress took its first bold step toward becoming a nation: it created a national army. Until then, each colony had relied on its own militia. But after the violent clashes at Lexington and Concord, it was clear that isolated efforts wouldn’t be enough. A unified defense would require […]| Minding The Campus
Today in 1781 marked the beginning of the end of the Revolutionary War. General George Washington of the Continental Army and Comte de Rochambeau of the French Army met at the elegant home o…| Today in Connecticut History
By Nancy Spannaus May 25, 2025—“Pass the test and get a free book,” read the sign I put up on my table at the Gaithersburg Book Festival last week. The test was to recite the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. “I bet you no one will be able to do […] The post The U.S. Constitution: What’s in a Preamble? appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
“Surrender, in the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress!” That was Ethan Allen gently explaining to the skeleton British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga that their time had come. The capture of the fort on May 10, 1775, by what amounted to a guerrilla American force was not a battle for the ages. […]| Minding The Campus
During the American Revolution, the western Connecticut town of Danbury served as a critical supply depot for Continental Army troops stationed in New England and the strategically important…| Today in Connecticut History
Don't Confuse the American Revolution with the Revolutionary War discusses the key concept in Nancy Spannaus' new book From Subject to Citizen| American System Now
In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Archives is highlighting key events in our nation’s journey to independence. This edition explores the first battles of the American Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord. Today’s post comes from Tracy Baker, an intern in the National Archives Office of the Executive Secretariat. … Continue reading Lexington and Concord: 22 Hours and a Shot Heard Around the World| Pieces of History
Today in 1939, Connecticut became the last state in the the union to ratify the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights — 150 years after the list of amendments was first proposed. Why …| Today in Connecticut History
Spannaus Publishes Book on American Revolution is a collection of articles illuminating the causes and content of that world historic event.| American System Now
As our understanding of history grows, so do the stories we tell about our past. The upcoming commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution (2025) and the 400th anniversary of …| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Patrick Henry's Famous Address Re-enacted reports on the context and contains the content of his Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech| American System Now
As a country, in celebrating resistance, we have lost sight of the important difference between resistance and resolution. For example, even before Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2017, plans were afoot to thwart his agenda. Those plans coalesced under the hashtag #Resistance, and included marches, demonstrations, plots for electors to ignore state election […]| Minding The Campus
The First Continental Congress convened on September 5, 1774, in Carpenters’ Hall, Philadelphia. It brought together delegates from twelve of the thirteen North American British colonies to discuss what they might do collectively in response to the “Intolerable Acts” passed by the Crown in May and June. The Congress was not a revolutionary act. Indeed, […]| Minding The Campus
For months, the Massachusetts Governor’s allies plotted to strip citizens of their arms. Legislators said they sought only to enhance public safety. But they labored as far from the public eye as possible. Then revealing, “debating,” and passing their legislation in the space of one day, they hurried it to the Governor for signature. The […]| Minding The Campus
When we think about the American Revolution, the French Revolution, or the Haitian Revolution, we think about the ideals of freedom and equality. These ideals were embedded and discussed in all of these revolutions. What we don’t always think about when we think about these revolutions are the objects that inspired, came out of, and| Ben Franklin's World - A Podcast About Early American History
In the first days of August 1774, the Association of the Virginia Convention met and promulgated a series of resolutions that would guide its delegates to the First Continental Congress. These endorsed the policy of embargo with Britain—including slaves—until the Intolerable Acts were rescinded. The resolutions also endorsed in advance actions that would be taken […]| Minding The Campus
The nation’s 250 Anniversary is only 29 months away. The National Association of Scholars is commemorating the events that led up to the Second Continental Congress officially adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This is the forth installment of the series. Find the fourth installment here. Intolerable is a strong word. We […]| Minding The Campus
The nation’s 250 Anniversary is only 29 months away. The National Association of Scholars is commemorating the events that led up to the Second Continental Congress officially adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This is the forth installment of the series. Find the third installment here. Joe Biden — Photo by Gage […]| Minding The Campus
The nation’s 250 Anniversary is only 29 months away. The National Association of Scholars is commemorating the events that led up to the Second Continental Congress officially adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This is the third installment of the series. Find the second installment here. Because he has sought to “destroy the […]| Minding The Campus
Anachronism and relevance are in tension. Historians (often) rail against the former and (often) pine for the latter. They can easily manage a bit of relevance by intervening in today’s polit…| pseudoerasmus
