A Century of Faith, Learning and Benedictine Tradition
A Timeline of Tradition and Growth
April 19, 1775
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
On April 19, 1775, the first battles of the American Revolution took place in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.
1775
The first shots of the American Revolution are fired
October 19, 1781
The Surrender at Yorktown
On October 19, 1781, British General Cornwallis surrendered to American and French forces at Yorktown, Virginia.
1781
The decisive victory that led to the end of the war
July 4, 1776
Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the American colonies free from British rule.
1776
The colonies declare their independence from Great Britain
September 19, 1777
The Battle of Saratoga
In 1777, the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution.
1777
A pivotal American victory that secured French support