May 22, 1622: The Jamestowne Colony Is Decimated by an Indian Attack, and Hundreds of Settlers Are Killed or Wounded
March 22, 1622 was a day that was a turning point in the life of the Jamestowne Colony, and perhaps the most tragic day in Jamestowne’s history—the surprise attack on Jamestowne and its...
Remembering Martha Washington
On this day we remember Martha Washington who died on May 22, 1802. She, of course, was the wife of George Washington and the first First Lady of the United States. Born in Virginia in 1731, she grew...
Remembering Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais, the Frenchman Who Saved the American Revolution
As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, our thoughts naturally turn to the “Founding Fathers.” If you peruse the various lists historians have...
Remembering Mary Matilda Matthews, A Pioneer Woman in the 1870’s
Imagine a young woman who leaves her comfortable home and family life in New York and travels to the frontier territory of Northern Nevada in 1870, to seek out the explanation for her brother’s...
The Panic of 1837
The Panic of 1837 was a major economic downturn that triggered a severe depression in the United States during the 19th century. It began with a collapse in financial markets, caused in part by...
Remembering Edward Winslow
Edward Winslow was a prominent leader and diplomat among the early English settlers of Plymouth Colony in the 17th century. Born in 1595 in Worcestershire, England, Winslow was a well-educated man...
Remembering Peter Minuit: The Man Who Bought Manhattan
Most of us have heard the legend of Peter Minuit, who is said to have purchased the island of Manhattan from the Indians for $24. Well, the story is largely true, and I’ll talk about it below. It...
Remembering Deborah Sampson, America’s First Female Revolutionary War Soldier
In the modern era, we take for granted that women can serve with distinction in the United States armed forces, whether as support personnel or on the front lines of battle. Reel back the clock 250...
Remembering Pontiac, the Odawa War Chief
I’ve written before about the French & Indian War, which for several complicated reasons became a major cause of the American Revolution. Another thing it caused was a major upheaval in the...
American Heritage Partners Sponsors Dedication of American Revolutionary War Memorial in Beaverton
American Heritage Partners was honored as a key sponsor of the dedication ceremony for the American Revolutionary War Memorial in Beaverton, Oregon. The event, held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, took...
