Negative Space: Declaration of Independence

The Battle of the Kegs: The Battle of the Kegs took place on January 5 or 6, 1778. Soon after, Francis Hopkinson wrote this wonderful account of the debacle, including very personal details about the British General in charge!

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“The Egg” from the musical 1776: “It’s a masterpiece.”

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