American History & Studies

[image] Welcome to American History & Studies! 🇺🇸 Here we explore the ideas, events, people, and principles that shaped the United States — from the Founding Fathers to the moon, and everything in between. We dive into primary sources, celebrate American achievements, and examine the

[image] The America (built in 1897) is the world’s oldest commercially operating tugboat, still in service at the Port of Monroe, Michigan. Built in Buffalo, NY, this 83-foot steel-hulled vessel survived two sinkings, a fire, and has been converted from steam to diesel. She is now used

[image] Happy Patriots Day! 🇺🇸 During the Battle of Lexington and Concord, April 19, 1775, the British failed to confiscate patriot arms at Concord. News of the attack spread across Massachusetts. By noon, when the lobster-backs began their march back from Concord, the area was filled

[image] Appomattox: The Collapse of a Dream. On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee realized that further fighting was futile and that he must ask Grant for surrender terms. Lee said, “I would rather die a thousand deaths.” But he sent the message to grant. A Civil War history

[image] On April 4, 1776—250 years ago today—George Washington set his Continental Army in motion from Cambridge, Massachusetts, beginning the long march toward New York City. Fresh off their hard-won victory in the Siege of Boston, Washington correctly anticipated that the Redcoats

[image] On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere began his famous midnight ride to warn the colonists that the “British are coming!” An important spark that lit the American Revolution. What’s your favorite Revolutionary War story, battle, or figure? Drop it below — let’s talk American history!

[image] The Permanent Corps of Discovery, (Lewis and Clark Expedition) was the core group of soldiers and civilians, about 33 people, who continued from Fort Mandan to the Pacific Ocean and back, 1805–1806, after the preliminary crew returned. In April 1805, the expedition was split.

[image] Happy National Dog Day! George Washington: Father of the American Foxhound The man who helped birth a nation also helped birth one of America’s great dog breeds. Here’s the story of his meticulous work with hounds. Thread below 👇🧵

[image] Map of Pioneer Roads — General Drafting Co. Inc., N.Y. This details a view of the early pioneer routes including the Cumberland Road and Wilderness Road which were blazed by Daniel Boone in 1775 through Cumberland Gap connecting Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Frankfort

[image] On April 4, 1841, the shortest presidency in American history came to a tragic end. William Henry Harrison, the 9th President, had delivered the longest inaugural address in U.S. history—lasting nearly two hours in cold, wet weather—just 32 days earlier. He caught pneumonia

[image] On this day, April 4, 1818, the United States Congress passed the Flag Act, forever shaping one of America’s most enduring symbols. With the nation rapidly expanding westward, lawmakers decreed that the Stars and Stripes would feature 13 permanent red and white stripes

[image] Appomattox: The Final Salute. On a cloudy day, April 12, 1865, four years to the day from the firing on Fort Sumter, the Union Fifth Core led by Joshua Chamberlain, the hero of Little round top at Gettysburg, marched into Appomattox to receive the surrender of the Army of

[image] First Baptist Church Meeting House, Providence, Rhode Island, 1850 — Unknown photographer (daguerreotype) This church is the third meeting house of the congregation founded in 1638 by Roger Williams. One of the oldest Baptist churches in America.

[image] Happy 236th Birthday to President John Tyler. Born March 29, 1790 in Charles City County, Virginia. A true son of the Old Dominion and strict constructionist, Tyler became the 10th President and firmly set the precedent that the Vice President fully assumes the office. He vetoed