Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (reflecting back on May, 1776)…

June 5, 2026 by · Leave a Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (May, 2026, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around May, 1776:

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (reflecting back on April, 1776)…

May 8, 2026 by · Leave a Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (April, 2026, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around April, 1776:

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (reflecting back on March, 1776)…

April 3, 2026 by · Leave a Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (March, 2026, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around March, 1776:

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (February, 1776)…

March 6, 2026 by · 1 Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (February, 2026, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around February, 1775:

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (January, 1776)…

February 6, 2026 by · Leave a Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (January, 2026, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around December, 1775:

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (December, 1775)…

January 9, 2026 by · Leave a Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (December, 2025, which reflected on the events as they were reported approximately 250 years ago – in and around December, 1775:

The Battle of Great Bridge – Decisive Patriot Victory (Lead-up to a Nation – E18)

The Capture of Montreal – High-water Mark (Lead-up to a Nation – E19)

Proclamation of Rebellion – Colonial Response (Lead-up to a Nation – E20)

Prohibiting Trade – Stopping trade between England and the Colonies (Lead-up to a Nation – E21)

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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Snapshot 1775 – North Carolina Declares itself Independent!

December 19, 2025 by · 1 Comment 

According to The Cape-Fear Mercury (from Wilmington, North Carolina) dated June 3, 1775, North Carolina declared itself independent long before the 13 colonies did so in early July, 1776. However, there is a slight problem. The issue containing this announcement was a forgery! Whereas we’ve included a copy of the article below, to grasp the extent of this complex forgery, it would be best to read Tim Hughes’  explanation on the issue’s listing itself: The Cape-Fear Forgery. Enjoy.

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Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (November, 1775)…

December 5, 2025 by · Leave a Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.

The following are the installments from last month (November), which reflected on the events as they were reported in and around November, 1775:

Continental Currency – No Power to Tax or Regulate (Lead-up to a Nation – E14)

League of Friendship-Articles of Confederation Underscored National Power (Lead-up to a Nation-E15)

James Rivington – From Impartial to Loyalist (Lead-up to a Nation – E16)

The Liberty Bell – Proclaim Liberty Through the Land (Lead-up to a Nation – E17)

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (October, 1775)…

November 6, 2025 by · Leave a Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (October), which reflected on the events as they were reported in and around October, 1775:

England Misses the Temper of the Times (Lead-up to a Nation – E9)

George Washington – Religious Freedom (Lead-up to a Nation – E10)

Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys (Lead-up to a Nation – E11)

The Liberty Tree (Lead-up to a Nation – E12) 

George Washington – Integrity, Leadership & Humility (Lead-up to a Nation – E13)

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (Intro & Sept., 1775)…

October 3, 2025 by · Leave a Comment 

Today we continue our series, “Lead-Up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day” – the anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and self-government.
The following are the installments from last month (September), which reflected on the events as they were reported in and around September, 1775:

British News Delayed – Lead-up to a Nation (E5)

Lord Dunmore and Colonial Unrest – Lead-up to a Nation (E6)

Patrick Henry – Lead-up to a Nation (E7)

Benjamin Franklin – Lead-up to a Nation (E8)

We hope you are enjoying this year-long trek to the 250th anniversary of The United States through the eyes of those who were fully engaged, first hand. As mentioned previously, all accounts are rooted in what they read in the newspapers of the day.

“History is never more fascinating than when read from the day it was first reported.” (Timothy Hughes, 1975)

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