Samuel Thompson led rebel Patriots in modern day Portland, Maine in a standoff with the British just after Lexington and Concord.
All in Stories
The Captivity and Torture of a Patriot Spy - The Thomas Pool Story
Thomas Pool was a spy for the Continental Army who was found out and suffered torture as a result.
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.
Dueling a President - Waightsell Avery's Frontier Bacon
Waightsell Avery fought in the Revolutionary War and was the first Attorney General of North Carolina.
The Camillus Defense - Hamilton Stands By Jay's Treaty
Alexander Hamilton wrote 'The Defence' in support of the Jay Treaty under the pen name Camillus.
A Career Hampered by Blindness - James Reed
James Reed was going to be a Brigadier General in the Continental Army when he lost his sight.
John Filson Puts Cincinnati (and Daniel Boone) on the Map
John Filson was a Continental Army veteran whose writings about Kentucky made it a popular destination for people moving to the frontier.
Gideon Granger Segregates The Post Office
Gideon Granger was the longest serving Postmaster General in American history.
Revolutionary Candyman - Christopher Leffingwell Rations Dessert to the Army
Christopher Leffingwell was an early industrialist who played a large role in supplying the Continental Soldiers in New England.
Reforming Wayward Women - William White and the Magdalen Society of Philadelphia
William White was the first Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States.
Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins Drinks Himself to Death
Daniel D. Tompkins was the sixth Vice President of the United States.
Foragemaster General of the Continental Army - Clement Biddle
Clement Biddle was the Foragemaster General of the Continental Army.
We Should All Be Blown Up Together - Under The Sea with Ezra Lee
Ezra Lee was the first person to attempt a submarine attack in history.
The First Submarine - David Bushnell's Explosive Career
David Bushnell was the engineer who first created a workable submarine AND bombs which could explode underwater.
Hopley Yeaton - Father of the US Coast Guard
Hopley Yeaton was a sailor in the Continental Navy who went on to be named as the Master of a cutter in the Revenue Marine. He is now known as the Father of the United States Coast Guard.
Francis Mallory's Last Stand At Waters Creek
Francis Mallory was a Colonel in the Virginia Militia who sacrificed his life covering the retreat of his men.
Francis Otway Byrd Sacrifices Comfort For Country
Francis Otway Byrd gave up a comfortable life to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Continental Army…or so he thought.
John Dunlap Announces Independence
John Dunlap was tasked with printing the first edition of the Declaration of Independence.
Donald Campbell Retreats From Quebec
Donald Campbell was Deputy Quartermaster General for the Northern Department of the Continental Army during the Invasion of Canada.
Alexander Scammell Executes A Spy
Alexander Scammell carried out the execution of Major John Andre.