Native Americans
New York Becomes 11th State to Join the Union
On July 26, 1788, New York ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming America’s 11th state. Two of the most powerful Indian groups in North America lived in New York, the Algonquian family and the Iroquois. These tribes were large and well organized, especially the Iroquois. The Iroquois federation was the most efficient North American Indian government.
Spanish Found First Mission in California
On July 16, 1769, Franciscan friar Junipero Serra founded California’s first Catholic mission.
First of the Roanoke Voyages
On July 13, 1584, the first of three Roanoke voyages arrived in present-day North Carolina.
Battle of Braddock’s Field
On July 9, 1755, George Washington distinguished himself as a leader at the Battle of Braddock’s Field, also known as the Battle of the Monongahela.
Custer’s Last Stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn
On June 25, 1876, Civil War hero George A. Custer died at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
On June 15, 1934, Franklin Roosevelt signed legislation establishing Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Lewis and Clark’s Journey Begins
On May 21, 1804, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery departed St. Charles on the Missouri River to begin their exploration of the American West.
Establishment of Glacier National Park
On May 11, 1910, an act of Congress officially created Glacier National Park in Montana.
Happy Birthday Ulysses S. Grant
Union General and US President Hiram Ulysses Grant was born on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio.