After losing the Battle of Long Island on August 27, General Washington and his army of 9,000 troops escaped on the night of August 29–30 to Manhattan. General Howe followed … Continue reading →

Nathan Hale – Patriot, Spy, and Martyr

Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) graduated with honors from Yale in 1773 at age 18 and became a teacher, … Continue reading →

The Battle of Long Island

Before the Battle:

When the British were finally forced out of Boston in March of 1776, George Washington knew they would soon return. The most … Continue reading →