Historical Research Library Discover the people, events, and key documents that shaped the Founding Era.
Alexander Hamilton A poor immigrant from the Caribbean who became a key figure in the Revolution and in establishing the US government Person
Philip Hamilton Eldest son of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton who died in a duel defending his father’s honor Person
Elizabeth "Eliza" Schuyler Hamilton Daughter of the patriot general Philip Schuyler and wife of Alexander Hamilton who secured his legacy after his death Person
George III King of Great Britain viewed as a tyrant by colonists and a symbol of imperial rule Person
Lemuel Haynes African American clergyman and Revolutionary War veteran known for his writings on racial equality Person
Sally Hemings Enslaved woman in the household of Thomas Jefferson, who was likely the father of her six children Person
Patrick Henry A leading figure in the Revolutionary era in Virginia, known for his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech Person
David Humphreys Revolutionary War veteran, poet, and abolitionist who advocated a new, uniquely American literature Person
Belinda, Patty Gipson, Jemima Hunt Little-known figures in the fight for the abolition of slavery Person
John Jay Co-author of the Federalist Papers, American diplomat, abolitionist, and first Chief Justice of the United States Person
Thomas Jefferson Principal author of the Declaration of Independence who became the third President of the United States after a controversial election Person
Absalom Jones Abolitionist, religious leader, and founder of the first Black Episcopal church in the United States Person