Joseph Hawley was one of the most important instigators of rebellion in colonial Massachusetts.
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The Burning of Falmouth - Mowat's Revenge
Early in the Revolutionary War, British Officer Henry Mowat took revenge on Falmouth, Massachusetts (now Portland, Maine) by burning it to the ground.
The Death of Intelligence - Thomas Knowlton's Rangers
Thomas Knowlton was the first man charged with gathering intelligence in an official capacity for the Continental Army.
Rufus King - The Final Federalist
Rufus King was a Constitution Signer and the most prominent Federalist during the waning days of the party.
Richard Cary Escorts Mrs. Washington to New York
Richard Cary was a little-known aide-de-camp to General Washington during the early days of the Revolutionary War.
Caleb Gibbs and Washington's Life Guards
During the American Revolution, the need to protect George Washington's life and possessions was no secret. That duty fell to Caleb Gibbs.
Nathaniel Gorham and the Committee of the Whole
Nathaniel Gorham was Chairman of the Committee of Postponed Parts at the Constitutional Convention, overseeing some of the most important conversation during the creation of the United States.
Shearjashub Bourne - John Adams' Last Client
Shearjashub Bourne was an early member of the United States House of Representatives and the last client of John Adams.
Outranked by a Subordinate - James Warren Resigns
James Warren was President of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress for five years.
Caleb Davis Transitions a Rebellious Colony into a State
Caleb Davis was an early radical in Boston who played an important part in transitioning from British Colony to independent State.
James Sullivan and the Creation of Massachusetts
James Sullivan was an influential Massachusetts lawmaker during the American Revolution and a Governor his State.
Increase Sumner and a Changing Massachusetts
Increase Sumner was a longtime Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court who spent his final years as Governor.
Completing the Capitol - Charles Bulfinch Finishes Washington
Charles Bulfinch was the first professional architect in the United States.
Seth Pomeroy Resolves the Massachusetts Seniority Crisis
Seth Pomeroy was the first man appointed Senior Brigadier General in the Continental Army.
The Groton Riots - Job Shattuck's First Rebellion
Job Shattuck was a Continental Army veteran who participate in two rebellions in Massachusetts.
Civil Engineering and Tasty Apples - Loammi Baldwin's Massachusetts
Loammi Baldwin is often called the Father of American Civil Engineering.
Edward Holyoke was Harvard’s President during the years that many of the most notable Founders from Massachusetts attended.
The Five Day Ride of Israel Bissell - The Lexington Alarm to Philadelphia
Israel Bissell was the person who brought news of the ‘shot heard ‘round the world’ from Massachusetts to Philadelphia.
The Fatigue of Such a March - Joseph Frye Retires
Joseph Frye was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army who resigned early in the war due to failing health and old age.
Abolition in Massachusetts - Theodore Sedgwick Takes The Case
Of the many contributions to the American Founding provided by Theodore Sedgwick, none surpass his efforts to abolish slavery in Massachusetts.