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The Battle of White Plains
On October 28, 1776, British and Hessian troops captured Chatterton Hill, forcing another American withdrawal. Follow Washington’s retreat through New York and explore how White Plains became associated with Sleepy...
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How Tea Reached Colonial America
A chest of tea arriving in colonial America had already passed through many hands: the people who grew and processed the leaves in China, the workers who packed them for...
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Salem and the Witch Trials of 1692
Follow the Salem witch trials from the first accusations to the long effort to clear the victims’ names. With recommendations from the Salem Witch Museum team, this guide connects the...
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Benedict Arnold’s Lake Champlain Campaign: Valcour Island, 1776
In October 1776, Benedict Arnold’s improvised fleet faced a stronger British force on Lake Champlain. Its story spans hurried shipbuilding, a nighttime escape, and a costly retreat whose consequences extended...
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September 16, 1776: The Battle of Harlem Heights
One day after the collapse at Kip’s Bay, fighting in upper Manhattan gave George Washington’s discouraged army an opportunity to prove it could still stand against British regulars. The Battle...
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The Articles of Confederation and the Challenge of Union
In July of 1776, Congress was attempting to do two things at once: break apart an empire and construct a political union in its place. The first task produced the...
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Sports in Colonial America
This summer, countries from around the globe have gathered on fields across North America for the world’s most closely watched soccer tournament. As the United States welcomes players and spectators...
