On this day in 1777, a duel took place between Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia, and Lachlan McIntosh, a political rival. The duel took place due to a dispute between the two men over a military command. Gwinnett was wounded and later died. McIntosh was wounded and survived. Please click on the link below to read more about the only signer of the Declaration to die as the result of a duel. -->

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On this day in 1774, Paul Revere went on another ride. He did that quite often. As a member of the Boston Committee of Correspondence, he rode south from Boston to urge other colonies to boycott trade with Britain and the West Indies following Parliament’s passage of the Intolerable Acts. He rode from Boston to New York, Philadelphia, and Hartford, letting them know about the restrictions placed upon Boston by England. Please click on the link below to learn more about Paul Revere’s other rides! -->

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Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army!

On Saturday - June 14th, we celebrate with a time-honored tradition at the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration at the American Village! This symbolic event reflects the Army’s proud history and the passing of wisdom from one generation to the next.- The first slice is presented to our guest of honor.- Then, the oldest and youngest soldiers cut the cake together with a ceremonial saber, representing continuity, service, and strength.- We honor all who have served—past, present, and future.Join us at the American Village on June 14th at 10AM to commemorate 250 years of dedication and sacrifice. #Army250 #ForgedInService #250YearsStrong #america250 #america250al #americanvillage #Alabama #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #montevallo #discovershelbyal #americanvillage_alabama ... See MoreSee Less