Category Archives: Continental Congress
Standing in the Room Where American Was Born
As I stood in Independence Hall, in the room where the Founders debated the Declaration of Independence, I suddenly started thinking of the opening scene from the musical 1776, when John Adams cries for independence while everyone else complains about … Continue reading
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Tagged 1776-the musical, Ben Franklin, Carpenter Hall, City Tavern, Congress Hall, Constitutional Convention, Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence, George Washington, Independence National Historical Park, James Madison, John Adams, The Signer, Thomas Jefferson
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“Adams and Jefferson: A Revolutionary Friendship”
On February 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. join Emerging Revolutionary War’s Derek Maxfield for the launch of the “Historical Horizons Lecture Series” sponsored by the Genesee Community College History Club. Two of the most important men in American History are John … Continue reading
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Tagged 1775, American History, Derek Maxfield, History, John Adams, Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson
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Six Signers Signing
Part Three of Six His name might not be too familiar, but he has the distinction of signing three of the most important documents of the American Revolutionary period; the petition to King George III of 1774, the Declaration of … Continue reading
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Tagged Caesar Rodney, Constitution Convention, Continental Congress, George Read, King George III, Philadelphia, Signers of the U.S. Constitution, Thomas McKean, United States Constitution
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Six Signing Signers
Part One of Six On August 2, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the majority of the 56 men who would forever be known as the “Signers of the Declaration of Independence” placed quill to ink and affixed their signature. On September … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle of Brandywine, Benjamin Franklin, Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence, George Clymer, George Washington, John Adams, John Hancock, Philadelphia, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, United States Constitution
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A Tribute to Robert Treat Paine
The city of Boston, Massachusetts is steeped in American Revolutionary War history. The city has designed an entire trail–the “Freedom Trail”–a footpath that leads interested visitors around the city to the areas of most importance. Yet, some history, is just, … Continue reading
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Tagged American Independence, American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Boston, Boston Massacre, Declaration of Independence, John Adams, Olive Branch Petition, Robert Treat Paine, Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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The Second of July’s Importance
This year, July 4th, which falls on a Monday, and will be celebrated as America’s Independence Day around the country. Americans remember that date, in 1776, as the day that John Hancock, as president of the Second Continental Congress, put quill … Continue reading
