April 1, 1670
English settlers established Charles Town (now Charleston) on the west bank of the Ashley River as part of the Carolina Colony, marking the beginning of one of America's most significant colonial ports.
March 4, 1681
William Penn receives a charter from King Charles II to establish the Province of Pennsylvania, creating a colony founded on principles of religious freedom and peaceful governance.
February 10, 1763
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 marked a pivotal moment in colonial history when Spain ceded Florida to Great Britain in exchange for Havana and Manila, reshaping the political landscape of North America.
