The founding generation was fond of toasts. During public gatherings it was not uncommon to make thirteen toasts corresponding to…
Where would the founders celebrate President’s Day? If Presidents’ Day had been a holiday in the 18th Century there is…
The Morris – Antill – Hamilton Connection (“Little Orphan Fanny” – Part 2) For decades historians have recognized the close…
Eliza Hamilton’s goddaughter – Little Orphan Fanny Historians have long recognized the extraordinary generosity of Eliza and Alexander Hamilton. Famously,…
Eliza’s Visit to Philadelphia – Part 3 Newly compiled evidence is conclusive: Eliza Hamilton traveled to Philadelphia during the Constitutional…
Eliza Hamilton’s Visit to the Constitutional Convention (Part II) Did Eliza travel with Henry and Lucy Knox to Philadelphia in…
Eliza Hamilton’s Visit to the Constitutional Convention A recently “discovered” letter suggests that Elizabeth Hamilton (“Eliza” also known as “Betsey”)…
THE CONSTITUTION’S COVER LETTER Primary Sources and Images We are pleased to be presenting the following PowerPoint presentation on July…
THE CONSTITUTION’S COVER LETTER The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. The following morning, it began its journey from…
America’s Founding Hosts The First Family of Hospitality (The Dalley/Fraunces/Simmons family) Part 3 – Simmons’ Tavern Prior to the advent…