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#OTD 1781, Gen. Geo. Washington, commanding 17,000 French and Continental troops the Battle of Yorktown against British Gen. Lord Cornwallis and 9,000 British troops at Yorktown, VA; the most significant battle of the #RevolutionaryWar #History

#OTD 1779, the Continental Congress appoints John Adams to travel to France to negotiate treaties of peace and commerce with Great Britain during the #RevWar #history

Join us this #TradesTuesday for a fascinating journey into the art of wig making! Discover the rich history and intricate process of crafting wigs from start to finish. Don't miss out on this hair-raising episode. bit.ly/3LoZTf1

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#OTD 1781, British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold former Patriot officer adds to his notoriety by ordering his British command to burn New London, Connecticut #revwar #history

#OnThisDay in 1774, the first Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to consider its reaction to the British government’s restraints on trade and representative government after the Boston Tea Party. ow.ly/puPf50PGNRi

The gravestone of Edgar Allan Poe’s Mom at St. John’s Church in Church Hill #rva

Political debates go back further than the Declaration of Independence. For more than 250 years, Americans have discussed how best to approach our nation’s future. #VA250

23 Aug 1775: Britain's #King George III delivers his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St. James's, stating the #American colonies are in a state of rebellion, after William Penn’s arrival where he carried Congress's petition for independence. #ad amzn.to/2YoqnVu

2 Aug 1776: The official signing ceremony of the U.S. Declaration of #Independence takes place. However, Elbridge Gerry, Oliver Wolcott, Lewis Morris, Thomas McKean and Matthew Thornton signed at a later date. #history #historyMatters #OnThisDay #ad amzn.to/33gQmRL

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Question: Washington was appointed as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army? Drop your answer below 👇See answer tomorrow at 2 pm ET #trivia #triviaquestions

.@HistoryVCU's Dr. Carolyn Eastman will give a public talk on Thurs, July 20, at Richmond’s historic St. John's Church based on her book “A Nation of Speechifiers: Making an American Public after the Revolution.” Read more about the talk & procure tickets: bit.ly/3JYnAdl

Thursday July 20: Making an American Public AFTER the Revolution - mailchi.mp/historicstjohn…

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Question: Burr was this when he fatally shot Hamilton in 1804? Drop your answer below 👇See answer tomorrow at 2 pm ET #trivia #triviaquestions

14 July 1789: #French revolutionaries storm the #Bastille during the French #Revolution. It is considered a turning point in the revolution. The Bastille was a #medieval fortress, armory, and #political prison. #history #OnThisDate #ad amzn.to/2ZnWlC8

Librarian of Virginia Dr. Sandra G. Treadway has announced her intent to retire by the end of the calendar year after a distinguished 45-year career with the agency. The Library Board will embark on a national search for the tenth state librarian. Congratulations, Sandy!

Today is the anniversary of the deadly duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. What caused the sitting vice president to shoot and kill a Founding Father on the cliffs overlooking New York City? #ConstitutionDaily ow.ly/jqu750P7GMS

We are excited to host Dr. Carolyn Eastman next Thursday 7/20 as part of our 2023 Speaker Series. Tickets and details here historicstjohnschurch.org/events/carolyn… @VCUhistory #history #RVA

@StJohnsChurchFd Bonjour, we added your event to our map of #BastilleDay #14Juillet events in North America! 🙂 france-amerique.com/where-to-celeb…

Sunday July 9: the Marquis de Lafayette - mailchi.mp/historicstjohn…