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MISS DALLEY’S BOARDING HOUSE POWERPOINT

July 25, 2024 admin Leave a comment

MISS DALLEY’S BOARDING HOUSE POWERPOINT The following PowerPoint summarizes primary sources and other evidence submitted to the State of Pennsylvania’s…

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Fourth of July toasts by the Founders

July 4, 2024 admin Leave a comment

The founding generation was fond of toasts. During public gatherings it was not uncommon to make thirteen toasts corresponding to…

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Where would the founders celebrate Presidents’ Day?

February 19, 2024 admin Leave a comment

Where would the founders celebrate President’s Day? If Presidents’ Day had been a holiday in the 18th Century there is…

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Morris – Antill – Hamilton Connection (“Little Orphan Fanny” – Part 2)

December 28, 2023 admin Leave a comment

The Morris – Antill – Hamilton Connection (“Little Orphan Fanny” – Part 2) For decades historians have recognized the close…

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Eliza Hamilton’s goddaughter – Little Orphan Fanny

November 26, 2023 admin Leave a comment

Eliza Hamilton’s goddaughter – Little Orphan Fanny Historians have long recognized the extraordinary generosity of Eliza and Alexander Hamilton. Famously,…

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Eliza’s Visit to Philadelphia – Part III

September 25, 2023 admin Leave a comment

Eliza’s Visit to Philadelphia – Part 3 Newly compiled evidence is conclusive: Eliza Hamilton traveled to Philadelphia during the Constitutional…

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Eliza Hamilton’s Visit to Philadelphia (Part II)

September 17, 2023 admin Leave a comment

Eliza Hamilton’s Visit to the Constitutional Convention (Part II) Did Eliza travel with Henry and Lucy Knox to Philadelphia in…

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Eliza Hamilton’s Visit to the Constitutional Convention

August 22, 2023 admin Leave a comment

Eliza Hamilton’s Visit to the Constitutional Convention A recently “discovered” letter suggests that Elizabeth Hamilton (“Eliza” also known as “Betsy”)…

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2023 FLCHE Conference: Images and Primary Sources

July 26, 2023 admin Leave a comment

THE CONSTITUTION’S COVER LETTER Primary Sources and Images We are pleased to be presenting the following PowerPoint presentation on July…

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FLCHE 2023 CONFERENCE

July 25, 2023 admin Leave a comment

THE CONSTITUTION’S COVER LETTER The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. The following morning, it began its journey from…

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