Broadway continues what Sophocles began
On this day in 1787 the first play by an American writer was performed at the John Street Theatre in New York City. Entitled ’The... Read More
Washington Irving charmed the ladies
On this day in 1783 American writer Washington Irving was born. He was named after America’s greatest statesman for obvious reasons (the War of Independence... Read More
George Washington crosses the Delaware
On this day in 1799 the greatest American statesman George Washington died, ‘First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his... Read More