jan 17, 1775 - First Provincial Congress resolved the training and exercise in the use of arms
Description:
The First Provincial Congress ordered all inhabitants to learn the use of arms and their officers to train and exercise them once a fortnight. By the end of February all parish and districts had assembled companies and regiments of militia. Level of readiness varied by parish and district.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 17, 1775
Now
~ 250 years ago