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George Washington surrendered Fort Necessity to French forces #OnThisDay July 3, 1754. Fort Necessity was a circular stockade made out of several split logs with a small shed for ammunition and supplies, with several trenches about 4-5 feet deep. Unfortunately for Washington

For the first time in decades, we have a transformative opportunity to not only preserve but restore Gettysburg. The American Battlefield Trust is launching a multi-year restoration campaign, beginning with the McKnight House and Farm on East Cemetery Hill. This first phase

Happy Fourth of July! #OnThisDay, July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, declaring independence from Great Britain. The Declaration was adopted at a point in time when Congress had determined that its grievances and frustration

The United States Military at West Point opened #OnThisDay July 4, 1802. West Point is the oldest continuously operated military post in the United States, first occupied by American soldiers in January 1778 during the American Revolution. After serving as a military post for

Thomas Jefferson died #OnThisDay July 4, 1826. Jefferson is best known as the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States; however, he also served as Governor of Virginia, minister to France, a delegate to Congress, and the second Vice

#DidYouKnow David Farragut, born #OnThisDay July 5, 1801, began his maritime career before the age of ten? He joined the Navy in 1810 and commanded a prize ship during the War of 1812 when he was 12 years old. Later, while serving with the Union Navy in Apr. 1862, Farragut took

During the morning #OnThisDay July 5, 1814, the British attacked American troops along the Chippawa Creek during the War of 1812. American Gen. Winfield Scott led his troops directly into range and exchanged fire with their British counterparts. The British initially launched

Abraham Lincoln first met Noah Brooks at a local political gathering in Dixon, IL, on July 17, 1856. During Brook’s time in IL, the two conversed on several occasions and quickly became close friends. Brooks later left for California, but the two friends were reunited when

#DidYouKnow Daniel Morgan, born #OnThisDay July 6, 1736, once survived a bullet wound to the back of his neck? Morgan endured several close brushes with death throughout his life. For example, while serving in the British army during the French and Indian War, Morgan survived a

#OnThisDay July 6, 1763, the American advance guard under the command of Maj. Gen. Marquis de Lafayette began skirmishing with British forces during the Battle of Green Springs. Lafayette, believing that he had caught the British rearguard, called in the rest of his forces. As

John Paul Jones was born #OnThisDay July 6, 1747. He began his career as an apprentice at the age of 13, and later served as a captain of two merchant vessels. He was commissioned as a 1st. Lt. in the Continental Navy in Dec. 1775. In the West Indies, Jones distinguished

The Battle of Hubbardton occurred #OnThisDay July 7, 1777. British forces had been following Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair’s troops since St. Clair’s abandonment of Fort Ticonderoga on the 6th and surprised the patriot rearguard encamped at Hubbardton. American forces mounted a

#DidYouKnow Carl Schurz served one year as Minister to Spain before returning to the US? Schurz was appointed in 1861 but later persuaded Lincoln to let him return to the US and grant him a commission as a Brigadier General. During the Second Battle of Manassas, Schurz mounted

After being convicted in a military tribunal, George Atzerodt, David Herold, Lewis Powell, and Mary Surratt were executed #OnThisDay July 7, 1865. John Wilkes Booth had ordered Azterdot to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson; Azterdot ultimately abandoned the plan but was

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The Battle of Fort Carillon occurred #OnThisDay July 8, 1758, during the French and Indian War. The British planned to besiege the French garrison at Fort Carillon, later known as Fort Ticonderoga, with substantial munitions and a capable force of 12,000 soldiers. The French

The Battle of Fort Ann occurred #OnThisDay July 8, 1777. After Continental forces retreated from several battles, Capt. James Gray reorganized 220 patriots and led them south to Fort Ann. Col. Henry Rensselaer later provided additional reinforcements, giving the patriots a

#DidYouKnow Daniel McCook Sr. began his Civil War service at 63 years old? After one year of service, he was awarded a commission and officially enlisted in the spring of 1862. Unfortunately, during the Battle of Bull Run, his son, Charles, died in his arms. His other son,

The Battle of Monocacy occurred #OnThisDay July 9, 1864. Lt. Gen. Jubal Early crossed into Maryland on July 5th in the hopes of capturing D.C. On July 9th, a Union force under Gen. Lew Wallace attempted to prevent further Confederate advancement along the Monocacy River. Despite

During the Siege of Ninety Six, Thomas Carney helped save an injured Major General Perry Benson, carrying him to safety in the midst of the battle and saving his life. Throughout the rest of the American Revolution, Carney fought in the battles of Brandywine, White Plains,