On the Minds of 18th Century Americans July 20th: Direct Quotes from the Washingtons, Jefferson and More.
Cornwallis' retreat was brought to Washington's attention and Jefferson was discussing the value of books. What else was happening on July 20th in American history?
Primary Sources: July 15th in Daily Life... Early America
Primary sources exist for July 15th and every day! Check out diary entries from George Washington and letters written during the American Revolution- all around July 15th.
A Visit to New Kent County's Historical Society Led Me to First Lady Leticia Christian Tyler's Grave.
A visit to the New Kent Historical Society helped me find hidden history including one First Lady's church and another's gravesite.
Documents Leading to American Independence: Patrick Henry's Resolves in the Special Collections of Colonial Williamsburg
Thanks to the Special Collections of Colonial Williamsburg, I saw Patrick Henry's Stamp Act Resolves!
Have You Read Many Newspapers from Early America? Start Here.
Early American newspapers chronicle America in a unique way- and the Library of Congress gives us all access for free.
June 29, 1776: The Day Patrick Henry Was Chosen to Be Governor of Virginia
On June 29th 1776, the summer of American Independence, Patrick Henry became the first non-royal governor of Virginia. Read the words he had for those who chose him.
History is Found Through Objects: Clues About Daily Life in Early America.
Objects definitely give us clues into early America. From wig account books to rebuilding Anderson's Armory, it's all there for us to learn from.
The Reason for and Results from My Drive West to Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown
A drive to Patrick Henry's Scotchtown in search of a book is inspiring more history for this blog.
Juneteenth: Honoring the Enslaved and Celebrating the Freedom of All Who Lived in Early America
Juneteenth is a day of celebration. I'm choosing to honor it with a poem from Phyllis Wheatley.
An 18th Century Mace: the Silversmiths' Project for Celebrating 2026
How are an 18th century mace from South Carolina, silversmithing, and Colonial Williamsburg's 2026 celebration connected?
June 14th: Happy Birthday to our Army and Other Notes on This Day in American History
On June 19th, 1775 our United States Army was officially born! What else happened on this date in American history?
I Wish I Could Ask Questions of the People From Early America: Thank Goodness We Have Letters and Diaries!
What better way to learn about people from early American history than to read their own words?
3 Lessons from the 18th Century Relevant to Earning Income as a History Blogger
Living steps away from the largest living history museum in the world gives me access to the 18th century every day of the year. As a blogger, I've learned many lessons.
This is the 87th Post on My What American History Is About Blog: Let's Talk 87s.
For my 87th post on this American history blog, let's look at 1687, 1787 and 1987 in American history.
Memorial Day: Always Remember the Why
What does Memorial Day signify for you? As a nation, let's remember our why.
Organizing History Again: Learning and Evolving as the What American History About Blog Grows.
The categories I've organized on the What American History Is About blog will make you want to dive deeper into learning history!
The Final Breakfast: An End to Dunmore and Washington
New research is shining more light onto the friendship between George Washington and Virginia's last Royal Governor.
Anne Geddy: Wife, Mom, and Businesswoman of the 18th Century
Who was Anne Geddy? A wife of an 18th century tradesman who exemplifies her role in the 18th century.
The Jefferson Triumvirate of Williamsburg
Who influenced, supported, and taught Thomas Jefferson? Meet his Williamsburg triumvirate and get a taste.
Today I Learned About George Washington From a Scholar Named Peter Henriques
Learning about George Washington took on new meaning through Washington scholar Peter Henriques lecture in Colonial Williamsburg.
September 21 in American History: The Traitor Becomes a Traitor, Reagan Speaks and the King of Horror Is Born
When did Benedict Arnold become a traitor to America? September 21st 1780. See what else happened that day!
4 Things I Learned from the Colonial Williamsburg Gunsmiths- A True Gem of a Trade
The Colonial Williamsburg gunsmiths make early American guns lock, stock, and barrel and share insight into the era!
The Scotchtown Post: Insight into Patrick Henry and the Place He Lived for a Few Pivotal Years
Have you visited Patrick Henry's Scotchtown? He only lived there for a few years, but they were pivotal ones.
September 7th: From the 1776 Naval Attack to 2003's Farm Aid 16
What happened on September 7th throughout American history? Get a snapshot of this day in history here.
Colonial History Learned From the Trees Around Us
What can trees tell you about history? A lot! Start with this post and begin the journey into history through trees.
Agecroft Hall: The Tudor House that Traveled to Virginia in the 1920s
Reasons to visit the Tudor house that travelled to America during the Gilded Age because of TC and Bessie Williams.
