William Campbell was an important leader of the Revolution on Virginia's frontier.
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George Wythe Educates The Founding Fathers
George Wythe was important as a revolutionary, but even more so as an educator. Many of his best students became revolutionaries themselves, and two even became President of the Unites States.
Daniel Morgan Prevails in the Battle of Cowpens
Daniel Morgan was one of the most important Generals of the American Revolutionary War.
Bushrod Washington Interprets Privileges and Immunities
As an early and longtime Justice sitting on the Supreme Court bench, Bushrod Washington teamed up with John Marshall to give the Judicial Branch of the United States the prestige it currently holds today.
Francis Lightfoot Lee Resigns In Protest
Francis was your stereotypical wealthy Virginian of the 18th century.
Alexander Henderson Attends The Mount Vernon Conference
Alexander Henderson much esteemed by his colleges and was present for a major turning point in the creation of the US Constitution: the Mount Vernon Conference.
The Constitutional Society of Virginia
The Constitutional Society of Virginia was a short lived organization whose goal was to make government more transparent to the people.
John Paul Jones - The Father of the American Navy
John Paul Jones is famous for being the Father of the American Navy, though he spent just a short time in the United States.
Edmund Pendleton and the Scandal That Started a Revolution
Edmund Pendleton was a Virginian Revolutionary who helped propel America toward revolution. But his most notable moment was his involvement in a scandal that almost bankrupted his colony.
George Washington: The Early Years
We look at some of the early events in the life of George Washington to help understand how he developed into the famous First President.
Richard Bland and the Early Days of American Rebelliousness
Richard Bland was arguing against unfair British taxes long before most of the Founding Fathers came of age.
John Marshall and the Midnight Judges
John Marshall was the Father of the American Judicial System
Benjamin Harrison - Overseeing the Debate on Independence
Benjamin Harrison was an important leader throughout the Founding Period, most notably during the debates on separation from Britain.
George Mason and His Reasons for Not Signing The Constitution
George Mason was an important, albeit reluctant, Founding Father. He was held in the highest esteem by many of the most important Founders and his contributions force the creation of the Bill of Rights. But he left the Constitutional Convention without signing the famous document.
Horatio Gates - American Hero or Sneaky Administrator?
Horatio Gates is a controversial figure in the American Founding. Though known as a hero in his day for the Battles of Saratoga, many of his decisions later in the war seem lead historians to view him in a less favorable light.
Thomas Nelson Jr. - Armed Governor
Had you lived in Virginia during the late 18th century, Thomas Nelson Jr.'s name would have been known to you. He was a leader for both the state and nation as well as a committed revolutionary.
John Harvie
John Harvie was one of the important young players in Revolutionary Virginia politics. Although he is out shined by his close friends today, he contributions to liberty were significant.
Patrick Henry - Leading Revolutionary Virginia
Patrick Henry was an early critic of British actions in America. He remained important to the State of Virginia throughout the rebellion and into the formative years of the nation.
James Madison
This is a brief overview of the life of James Madison. He had, perhaps, a greater contribution to American Government then any other person.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson first came to note among the other Founders when he published A Summary View of the Rights of British America. In it he discussed the right of people to govern themselves.