Dane County Becomes Organized
This week in Wisconsin history, the Territorial Legislature passed an act officially recognizing Dane County on March 11, 1839. They would later call for an election of county officers on…
Congress Establishes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
On this day in US history, Congress established the US Army Corps of Engineers to help plan, develop, and construct facilities for the US Army on March 11, 1779. They…
The Battle of the Alamo comes to an end
On this day in US history, the Battle of the Alamo came to a brutal end after 13 days of fighting on March 6, 1836. Roughly 200 Texans died while…
Boston Massacre Sparks American Revolution
On this day in US history, in 1770, a mob of American colonists protested outside the Customs House in Boston. When British soldiers confronted the protestors, a snowball flew from…
The Star-Spangled Banner Becomes Official U.S. National Anthem
On this day in US history, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner,” composed by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem of the United States. While…
Manitowoc Chartered as a Village
This week in Wisconsin history, the city of Manitowoc was chartered as a village on March 6th, 1851. They would become incorporated as a city on March 12th, 1870. The…
National Congress Creates the Grand Canyon
On this day in American history, the United States National Congress established Grand Canyon National Park in 1919 in Northwestern Arizona. It is an immensely popular National Park that sees…
4th of July
The Fourth of July marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the thirteen American colonies formally broke from British rule. The document, drafted mainly…
Independence Day
The Fourth of July marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the thirteen American colonies formally broke from British rule. The document, drafted mainly…