Jun 26, 2021
Only one person signed the Continental Association (or Articles of Association - during the First Continental Congress), the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution and the First Continental Congress’s Petition to the King (1774). These are foundational documents...
Jun 19, 2021
He was a physician, United States Mint Treasurer, Member of the Continental Congress, founder of a college, Surgeon General of the Continental Army and “the father of American psychiatry.” He also signed the Declaration of Independence. He was Dr. Benjamin Rush. Join our panel and author William Federer as we dive...
Jun 14, 2021
Did you know that in addition to signing the Declaration of Independence, George Ross was also minister, lawyer and served in the continental army? This little known founding fathers also shares his last name with his famous niece! Join our panel and special guest Gary Porter for an insightful discussion into...
Jun 6, 2021
Please join our panel as we welcome special guest Vincent Cannato. He’s the author of “American Passage: The History of Ellis Island.” Our discussion focuses on the history of Ellis Island and how the immigration debate from that time period continues today.