The Impeachment of Senator William Blount—the First in American History
It is easy to suggest that William Blount made no significant contribution to the development of the United States. His achievements, although not negligible,…
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Maj. Gen. John Sullivan and the Occupation of Easton, Pennsylvania, May 7–June 18, 1779
For a brief seven weeks, the Pennsylvania frontier village of Easton became the second largest community within the state. With an estimated 25,000 inhabitants,…
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A Chink in Britain’s Armor: John Paul Jones’s 1778 Raid on Whitehaven
John Paul Jones has earned enduring fame in American history for his sailing and fighting exploits during the American Revolution. His influence on the…
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General Thomas Conway: Cabal Conspirator or Career Climber?
“French Officers hate him” and “none of the English Officers . . . love him.”[1] The American Revolution produced the names of great individuals who…
Struggle for a Lighthouse: The Raids to Destroy the Boston Light
In the days following the British pyrrhic victory of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, Gen. George Washington, in his new role as commander-in-chief,…
The Hessians Who Escaped Washington’s Trap at Trenton
The year 1776 opened with the overall promises of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense pamphlet seemingly coming to fruition; however, the ensuing months were anything…
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The Loyalist Raid on Newtown: The Consequences of Being Surprised
The small village of Newtown played a noteworthy role during the American Revolution from the time when General Washington’s army retreated in 1776 across…
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The Battle of Valley Forge
The name Valley Forge evokes strong emotions and memories that are indelibly embedded on the collective American psyche with legendary stories of immense misery,…