Tuesday, August 29, 1786: Two hundred and forty years ago today was Shay’s Rebellion. “Daniel Shays, veteran of the battles of Lexington, Bunker Hill, Ticonderoga and Saratoga, was one of the leaders of more than 1000 rebels who sought redress of grievances during the depression days of 1786 – 1787. Beginning on August 29, they prevented general court s…
Today in Johnson City History, Thursday, August 29, 2026
Scarlet fever and much more
