We tend to think of Ben Franklin as the creator of the US Postal System, but there is an unsung patriot who should be remembered as the creator of the Constitutional Post. Although he was not the founder of the colonial postal system per se, Benjamin Franklin dramatically improved the manner in which mail was
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If you have a bit of extra time, visit the Museum of the American Revolution’s website. The Museum is currently under construction and expects to open in 2016. The museum and ColonialWilliamsburg are currently collaborating on a fascinating restoration project. They are replicating the field headquarters used by George Washington during the American Revolution! Although
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A bit of levity for a Friday afternoon! I know that sometimes I make life difficult for my children. They have the “mom on a mission”/”wacky history lady” living in their midst. I find the Founding Fathers, Founding Documents, and Founding Principles so fascinating that I just have to share all the interesting things that I
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I have been researching this post for several days. I have so much primary source information that I’ve decided to create an ebook that includes a study guide to help you learn about the topic in greater depth, as well as teaching the material to your children. It will contain eye witness accounts, diary entries,
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A set of resolutions was approved by a committee of representatives from 12 towns in northeastern Massachusetts on April 29, 1778. Although the resolutions pertained to the proposed constitution which had been created by the Massachusetts Legislature, the document reflected many of the principles the Founders relied upon while constructing the United States Constitution and
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In addition to our National Parks, our country is filled with other treasures. Amongst them are our National Game Preserves. Theodore Roosevelt created 55 different areas strictly intendedto preserve our nation’s wildlife. April 27 marks the 109th anniversary of Sullys Hill, becoming a National Game Preserve. Named after General Alfred Sully, a West Point Graduate
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The American Revolution began in Lexington on April 19, 1775, and the Lexington Alarm spread the news throughout the Northern Colonies. The second stop for the troops which marched on Lexington was in Concord. It was there that they hoped to raid Colonial arms and ammunition stockpiles. The stockpiles had been moved, and the troops found
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A post discussing committees of safety will have to wait because I found something absolutely fascinating! April 19th marked the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. The troops which Paul Revere and William Dawes had warned of arrived in Lexington. A standoff between the British troops and local militia took place, and in what is
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On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes set out on their famous midnight rides to prevent Samuel Adams and John Hancock from being captured. They also alerted local militias of the approach of British troops so as to protect Colonial arms and supplies that were stored in Concord. That much is fairly common
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What IS Right With America? The Continued Timeliness of Our Founding Fathers’ Contributions A great man left us on April 17, 1790. It was on that day Benjamin Franklin died. Franklin is, perhaps, the Founding Father with the greatest diversity of talents and achievements. When he died, he was quite wealthy, and it is interesting
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