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James Pfister: Peyton Randolph, the original founding father
The Daily Telegram via Yahoo News· 2 months agoPeyton was a transitional man, evolving in his life from being the English King’s attorney in...
From sovereign states to We the People
The Daily Telegram via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhen we broke from Great Britain (herein GB), we were a collection of colonies called together for the first time from Sept. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774, in the...
Who was the first president? Here's what to know about the first president in US history.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTo qualify for presidency in the United States, there are three requirements, according to the...
Test Out Your American History Trivia Skills With These 4th of July Facts
The Pioneer Woman via Yahoo News· 1 month agoWho here is deep in planning mode for the 4th of July? ♀️ If there's ever been a reason to...
Presidents, battles and fictional Shangri-La: Where Navy aircraft carriers get their names
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhat's in a name? When it comes to the 100 years of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, answering this...
Historic windmill finds a new home in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg
Daily Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAs the sun rose Monday morning, the streets were quiet, save for crickets and birds. Then, a rumble. Down North Henry Street, an entourage of utility cars and police escorting a 25-foot windmill ...
Moving an important piece of history
Daily Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAfter nearly two years of preparation, the 18th century Bray School building is moving to its new home in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. Researchers say the building housed one of the first ...
