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This Week in 1776
Follow along as we explore the events, personalities, and ideas leading up to the Declaration of Independence
As America approaches its 250th birthday, discover the human story behind the Declaration of Independence. This newsletter brings to life all 56 signers—from the famous to the forgotten—exploring their motives, sacrifices, and the philosophical ideas that shaped 1776.
A week of fire, flags, and constitutions. Follow the burning of Norfolk, Washington's Grand Union flag, and New Hampshire's bold declaration of self-governance through the eyes of William Whipple, merchant and future signer.
A 47-page pamphlet called Common Sense spreads through Philadelphia like a fever. Dr. Josiah Bartlett, physician and future signer, diagnoses this political contagion and prescribes it to his constituents as the remedy for colonial indecision.
The Georgia Council of Safety arms for war as British warships threaten Savannah. Button Gwinnett, George Walton, and Dr. Lyman Hall navigate the revolutionary crisis in the southernmost and most vulnerable colony.
Benjamin Franklin champions the power of the press as revolutionary ideas spread through print. Discover how newspapers, pamphlets, and Franklin's own printing legacy shaped the cause for independence.
As British forces tighten their grip on Boston, Samuel Adams and John Hancock navigate the escalating crisis. The siege intensifies as colonial forces prepare for the inevitable confrontation.
George Wythe, classical scholar and future signer, draws lessons from Roman history to guide the revolutionary cause. Discover how ancient wisdom shaped modern independence.
Stephen Hopkins, Rhode Island's eldest signer and seasoned statesman, offers wisdom from decades of public service as the colonies face their greatest crisis.
John Adams and Samuel Adams report as colonial forces make a bold move on Dorchester Heights, positioning artillery that will change the course of the siege of Boston forever.
John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, reports as Washington's daring overnight occupation of Dorchester Heights forces the British to make a fateful decision about the future of Boston.
The British fleet sails from Boston Harbor, ending an 11-month siege. Samuel Adams and John Adams witness the liberation of their beloved city and reflect on what this hard-won victory means for the cause of independence.
Congress votes to award George Washington a gold medal for his brilliant campaign to liberate Boston. Benjamin Harrison of Virginia leads the tribute as the Continental Army's first great victory emboldens the colonies and shifts the momentum toward independence.
Roger Sherman of Connecticut — the only Founder to sign all four of America's founding documents — helps shape the continental vision that will unite thirteen fractious colonies into a single nation. A cobbler turned statesman, Sherman's practical wisdom and moral clarity prove indispensable as Congress debates the path to independence.
Dr. Benjamin Rush — physician, reformer, and one of Pennsylvania's most passionate voices for independence — watches as the colonies inch closer to a decisive break with Britain. As April opens, Rush channels his boundless energy into the cause, writing, debating, and urging his fellow delegates toward the young republic he believes is destined to rise.
