Explore the dark history of the Hickey Plot of 1776, where George Washington’s own bodyguard conspired with Loyalists to crush the American Revolution.
Category: American Revolution
The Declaration of Independence Was Also a List of Grievances
Explore how the 27 grievances in the Declaration of Independence served as a legal indictment against King George III to secure America’s freedom.
9 Things You May Not Know About Paul Revere
Discover the true history of Paul Revere, from his legendary midnight ride to his work as an industrial pioneer, master silversmith, and colonial spy.
Did North Carolina Issue the First Declaration of Independence?
Did North Carolina issue the first Declaration of Independence in 1775? Discover the truth behind the controversial Mecklenburg Declaration and Resolves.
How the South Helped Win the American Revolution
Explore how the brutal Southern Campaign of the American Revolution, from bloody partisan battles to strategic masterclasses, ultimately won American independence.
How Samuel Adams Became Linked to Beer
Discover the fascinating history of how revolutionary patriot Samuel Adams, a failed colonial maltster, became the face of America’s craft beer revolution.
The Appalling Way the British Tried to Recruit Americans Away from Revolt
Discover the tragic history of British prison ships during the Revolutionary War, where thousands of American POWs chose death over betraying their country.
What Happened to Aaron Burr After He Killed Alexander Hamilton in a Duel?
Discover the dramatic true story of Aaron Burr’s life after his duel with Alexander Hamilton, including his treason trial, exile, and final ironic divorce.
How Elizabeth Freeman Sued for Her Freedom—and Won
Discover the inspiring history of Elizabeth Freeman, the courageous enslaved woman who used the Massachusetts Constitution to sue for her freedom—and won.
5 Founding Fathers Whose Finances Shaped the American Revolution
Discover how the personal fortunes of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Hancock, and others funded—and were ruined by—the American Revolution.
Starving Soldiers at Valley Forge
Discover the harrowing yet transformative winter of the starving soldiers at Valley Forge, where George Washington’s Continental Army forged a new nation.
5 Ways the French Helped Win the American Revolution
Discover how French military, financial, and philosophical aid turned the tide of the Revolutionary War and secured American independence from Great Britain.