Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, 1776 On July 3rd, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, as he would hundreds of times over the decades of his service to America. This day, he shared historic news: "The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.—I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliveran

Elizabeth Schuyler married Alexander Hamilton in the midst of the Revolutionary War on 14 December 1780. Despite Hamilton’s obscure heritage and lack of wealth, General Philip Schuyler had welcomed him to court his daughter. Though he lacked many things, Hamilton was a close aide to General Washington and had already begun making a name for himself with his fiery combination of courage, intellect, and patriotism for his adopted country. General Schuyler’s acceptance of Hamilt

An excerpt from Women of the American Revolution : A soldier’s life was dangerous. If one was not injured or killed in combat, they still...

Elizabeth Schuyler married Alexander Hamilton in the midst of the Revolutionary War on 14 December 1780. Despite Hamilton’s obscure...

When Senator Henry Clay announced that "Everyone loves Mrs Madison," Dolley responded, "Because Mrs Madison loves everybody." This was...

Abigail Adams is sometimes considered an early feminist for her 'Remember the Ladies' letter to her husband, John Adams. But what did...

Martha Washington is primarily remembered for her husband's sake, a truth she would not find offensive as a devoted 18th century wife....