Because this is a working research library, WallBuilders is unable to accommodate unscheduled tours. Tours of our collection (located in Texas) are by appointment only. Tours should be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance and cannot be scheduled more than [...]
America's signers of the Declaration of Independence did make sacrifices, sometimes devastating ones, to secure our freedom. How much do you know about the hardships they faced? Find out more about the signers of the Declaration from our resources page!
Courageous Women During the American Revolution March is Women's History Month, but the contributions of women to the Revolution are often neglected today. Many women demonstrated exemplary courage during this time. Here are a few examples. In April, 1777, a large British force arrived in Fairfield, Connecticut. Marching through nearby Danbury, they searched for American [...]
Do you think you really know about the signers of the Declaration? Test your knowledge of these important people in American history! Find out more about the signers of the Declaration from our resources page!
(Note: this is a representative list only, there are many other quotes that could be listed) Samuel Adams Father of the American Revolution, Signer of the Declaration of Independence I . . . recommend my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it, and my body I commit to the dust, relying upon the merits [...]
This is the text of a Proclamation for a Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer issued by John Hancock, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The proclamation was issued on March 4, 1793, declaring April 11, 1793 as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. BY HIS EXCELLENCY John Hancock, [...]
Think you know all there is to know about the Declaration of Independence? Are you confident about your knowledge of the signers of the Declaration? Take this quiz and test your skills!
John Adams Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Second President of the United States [I]t is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue. (Source: John Adams, The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United [...]
Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785) was a Governor of the Colony of Connecticut for many years, serving before, during, and after the American War for Independence. (The Trumbull family was very influential in Connecticut, and one of his sons also became governor of the state.) This letter, dated February 16, 1782 requests payment for Chaplain Horn, who [...]
Below is a compilation of various resources and biographies for several black history related people and events. American War for Independence Soldiers James Armistead Biographical Resources: WallBuilders Biography Black Past US Army The Black Phalanx; A History of the Negro Soldiers of the United States in the Wars of 1775-1812, 1861-'65 , pp. 50-51. [...]
