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Nathan Hale is Born
Nathan Hale was born into the family of Mr. Richard Hale and Mrs. Elizabeth Strong, he was their second of twelve children born to the couple in Coventry , Connecticut. Both his Parents were devout Puritans who believed in the value of hard work, the virtue of religion and the importance of education. His father had built a thriving livestock business whose animals achieved top dollar at the markets, By the time Nathan was born, they were one of the most prominent families in the region. -
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The Life of Nathan Hale
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Britain Defeats the French At Quebec
Britain defeats the French on the plains of Abraham at Quebec. Both the French and English Generals, Montcalm and James Wolfe die in Battle. -
France Cedes Canada
France cedes Canada to Britain under the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Year's War. -
Patrick Henry Denounces the Stamp Act
WHen Patrick Henry is accused of treason for denouncing the Stamp Act , in the Virginia House Of Burgesses, he replies "If this is treason, make the most of it." -
John Hancock's Sloop is Seized
Customs Officials in Boston had seized John Hancock's sloop liberty on the charge that it was used for smuggling. (It was probably false.) -
Daniel Boone Reaches Kentucky
Daniel Boone reaches Kentucky for the first time. -
Nathan Hale Enters Yale University
Nathan Hale had made it into Yale University because of the tutoring he got while he was a young boy from the Reverend Joseph Huntington. -
The Boston Massacre
Two Red Coats were standing guard when a group of Patriots came up and started attacking them by yelling insults and throwing anything they could get their hands on. This resulted in the two Guards firing into the crowd which then became the "Boston Massacre" when only five were killed. -
Graduates From Yale University
On this day after four years of classes he finally graduated and accepted his first teaching position at East Haddam Landing. -
Boston Tea Party Occurs
Colonists who were angered by the tea act dressed as Mohawk Indians and boarded the ships of the East India Tea Company anchored in Boston Harbor. All 150 protestors Emptied 342 chests of tea and dumped them all into the Boston Harbor. -
The Quebec Act is Passed
The Quebec Act extended the boundaries of Quebec to the Ohio River and guaranteed the rights of Catholics and Indians in the region. -
Patrick Henry Recites his Famous speech
Patrick Henry denounced arbitrary of British rule with his famous words," Is Life so dear , or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?Forid it , almighty God . I know not what course others may take , but as for me , give me liberty or Give me death." -
Nathan Hale Recites his impassionate Speech
Today Nathan Hale recited his famous speech on liberty and independence at the town meeting in New London, Conneticut after receiving news of the battles at Lexington and concord. -
Nathan is Commissioned into the army
With being commissioned into the army he obtained the rank of lieutenant and participated in the siege of Boston. -
Nathan Hale was Promoted to Captain
On this day Nathan Hale was Promoted to captain and selected to be Captain of Thomas Knowlton's " Rangers". -
Richard Henry Lee Declares Separation
At the Second Continental Congress , Richard Henry Lee Introduces a resolution that " These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be , frree and independent states." -
Nathan Volunteers For Spy Mission
When George Washington needed information about the enemy, It was Nathan Hale's commander Thomas Knowlton who was asked to fill the duty of getting a volunteer who, was Nathan. -
Sent out on Spy Mission
Disguised as a loyalist-dutch schoolmaster, Nathan departed from the American Lines from Harlem Heights Carrying his College Diploma as his credentials. -
Captured!
Today Nathan Hale was captured while returning back to the american lines after his successful mission. most believe he was betrayed by his cousin samuel who went to fight with the red coats. -
Hanged for Spying
For Punishment for Spying on the British forces, Nathan Hale was Hanged. However, he died with dignity and honor and ended his life here with the words, " You are shedding the blood of the innocent ; if I had ten thousand lives I would lay them down in defense of my injured, bleeding country." Modeled after Joseph Addison's Cato, he declares " I only regret that I have but one life to live for my country ."
