Monday, October 5, 2015

So Long Ago!

When we began working in Hillsborough County we definitely went back in time.  Our first records started in the 1770s.  I thought I would do a decade look at history during that time.
  • 1770-Boston Massacre when British soldiers fire on Boston citizens.
  • 1772-Samuel Adams writes his Rights of the Colonists document.
  • 1773-Boston Tea Party begins at the Old South Church
  • 1774-First Continental Congress is held in Philadelphia
  • 1775-Paul Revere sees two lanterns in the old North Church--he warns "the British are coming."
  • 1775-George Washington is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
  • 1776-The Declaration of Independence is approved!
  • 1777-The Stars and Stripes becomes the national flag.
  • 1779-Benedict Arnold becomes a traitor.

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