Posts Tagged ‘William Dawes’
Battles of Lexington and Concord – The Dawn of the American Revolution
Amos Doolittle, The Battle of Lexington, April 19th, 1775. Plate I. Public Domain July 4th, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is important to look at the events that led up to this defining moment in American history. The Battles of Lexington and Concord which were…
Read MoreOn This April Day in American History
April 2, 1792 – Congress established the first U.S. Mint at Philadelphia. April 13 Birthday – Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was born in Albermarle County, Virginia. He was an author, inventor, lawyer, politician, architect, and one of the finest minds of the 1700’s. He authored the American Declaration of Independence and later served as the 3rd…
Read MorePaul Revere: The Shot Heard Round the World & Sybil Ludington
“April comes with gush of bird-song, a patter of dew, a cloud and a rainbow, sunshine and perfect blue.” – Harriet Spofford …and Revolution!!! On April 18, Dr. Joseph Warren, doctor, patriot and spy, learned the British were planning to march on Concord. He took the message to silversmith, Paul Revere, setting the famous ride…
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