Samantha Wilcoxson
Many One Sings of the Grass: The Historical, Legendary, and Religious Roots of Robin Hood
I’m pleased to welcome author Avellina Bale
Abigail Adams: A Woman of Contradictions
An excerpt from Women of the American Revolution: “Abigail Adams was a renowned letter writer,…
The Funeral of Alexander Hamilton
Grave of Alexander Hamilton atTrinity Church in NYC Alexander Hamilton’s death is a well-known event…
At Yale with Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale is remembered today as the quintessential patriot who proclaimed that his only regret…
If you could change history, would you?
We all know the past is the past, but what if you could change history?…
Before the Salem Witch Trials
When I was researching Nathan Hale for But One Life, I realized that he was…
Deborah Sampson: A Woman at War
An excerpt from Women of the American Revolution: A soldier’s life was dangerous. If one…
But One Life: An Excerpt
On 22 April 1775, the coastal town of New London, where Nathan Hale was a school…
Peggy Shippen’s Lost Gamble
Peggy Shippen Arnold was rarely suspected of playing a role in her husband’s treason. She can…
Will the real James Hamilton please stand up?
As many of my dear readers know, I am currently working on a biography of James…
Mercy Otis Warren: Historian of the American Revolution
As a wife and mother, Mercy Otis Warren serves as an example of what women were…
Agent 355 or Just Some Lady?
An excerpt from Women of the American Revolution: “Washington had begun intelligence efforts within a…
Historic Places: St Helen’s Church
Hello, dear readers! You will recognize my guest today, because she has been here before. One…
James Hamilton and the 1835 Great Fire of New York
I’ve been enjoying reading James Hamilton’s Reminiscences and recently discovered that he helped fight the 1835…
Historic Places: Mount Vernon
I recently made my fifth visit to Mount Vernon, the beloved home of George and Martha…
Freedom for Washington’s Slaves
On New Year’s Day 1801, Martha Washington granted freedom to a portion of Mount Vernon’s enslaved…