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08/31/1777 |
Ann Bailey is charged with improperly trying to enlist in the Colonial Army. |
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10/17/1777 |
British troops surrender at Saratoga. |
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09/01/1778 |
Paul Revere is made a lieutenant colonel and given command of the troops at Castle Island. |
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04/19/1779 |
Simeon Deane arrives in Boston with the signed Treaties of Alliance with France. |
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07/20/1779 |
Penobscot Expedition launched from Boston. |
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11/30/1779 |
John Adams and his sons John Quincy and Charles sail from Boston for France. |
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04/29/1780 |
Lafayette arrives in Boston aboard the French frigate Hermione. |
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11/23/1780 |
News that Benedict Arnold is a traitor reaches Boston. |
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10/26/1781 |
Boston Gazette announces the surrender of Gen. Cornwallis. |
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04/01/1783 |
News of the signing of the preliminary articles of peace with England first reaches Boston. |
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