Founding Fathers

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    The Boston Tea Party was a political protest on December 16, 1773. It was when a group of colonists threw chests of tea into the Boston Harbor.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the American Revolutionary War. When the battle took place it spread quickly through Lexington and Concord.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    On August 2nd, 1776 The Declaration of Independence is signed at the Pennsylvania State House. The Declaration of Independence states three basic ideas.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    The Winter at Valley Forge started on December 19, 1777. George Washington moved the Continental Army to the winter quarters at Valley Forge.
  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    Articles of Confederation are Ratified
    Virginia was the first state to ratify while the other states ratified during early 1778. Articles of Confederation are Ratified by the 13 colonial states.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown
    During The Battle of Yorktown, British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. This led to negotiations for peace with the British and the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified
    The New Government was put into place when 9 states had ratified the constitution. Delaware was the first state to ratify and New Hampshire was the 9th.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
    Robert Livingston administered the oath. Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address
    Washington’s Farewell Address was published on September 19, 1796. He began his address by explaining his choice to not seek a third term.
  • Death of George Washington

    Death of George Washington
    George Washington died of a throat infection on December 14, 1799—just nearly 3 years of retirement at Mount Vernon.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800
    This was the fourth quadrennial presidential election. Election Day, 1800 was held from October 31st- December 3, 1800.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison
    A landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. The court found that Madison's refusal to deliver the commission was illegal.