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05/23/2026

On May 23, 1776, the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia resolved to form a five-member committee to confer with General Washington on supporting the American cause in Canada. Concurrently, Congress pushed for expedited fi****ms production and addressed various military supply and logistic concerns.

05/22/2026

On May 22, 1776, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to manage wartime financing, the defense of Canada, and to review correspondence from General George Washington. Additionally, the Third New York Provincial Congress convened to organize a colonial government and initially instructed its delegates to oppose

05/21/2026

The Library is a rockin' the 250 theme

05/21/2026

On May 21, 1776, George Washington traveled from New York to Philadelphia for military conferences with the Continental Congress, while Maryland's convention strictly instructed its delegates to oppose any push for American independence expressing a persistent hope for peaceful reconciliation with Great Britain.

05/20/2026

May 20, 1776, was a quiet, critical day for the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. At this time, delegates were actively moving toward formal separation from Great Britain. Just a week prior, on May 10, Congress had passed a resolution recommending that the colonies form their own local governments, completely replacing all Crown authority.

05/20/2026

Several people at the Hometown Festival saw the I’m From Portland T-shirts and asked how to get them. Many thanks to Chris Cote’s Golf Shop for keeping some on hand. 🖐️

05/19/2026

On May 19, 1776, American forces defending a garrison at The Cedars (near Montreal) surrendered to a combined British, Canadian, and Mohawk force during the American invasion of Canada.:
A detachment of the Continental Army under Colonel Timothy Bedel was forced to surrender after a confrontation with British Captain George Forster and Mohawk warriors led by Joseph Brant. Over 500 American soldiers were eventually taken as prisoners in the engagements that week.

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

On May 18, 1776, the American colonies were hurtling toward independence. In Williamsburg, Virginia's Fifth Revolutionary Convention actively pursued a new state constitution and Bill of Rights. Concurrently, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia debated severing ties with the British Crown, while the Battle of the Cedars unfolded in Quebec.

05/17/2026