General William Henry Harrison led a stunning victory over British forces and their Native allies in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813. The swift American victory in the ...

In this intriguing study, historian Stark (Young Washington) examines the conflict between two major figures of the America’s “western destiny,” William Henry Harrison and Shawnee chief Tecumseh.

Felled by illness a month after delivering history's longest inaugural speech, President William Henry Harrison left little legacy as commander-in-chief. But as Supreme Commander of the Army of the ...

Tecumseh's Eclipse of 1806 was the last time the sky over Stark County − or anywhere in Ohio − went as dark as night during the day. "On June 16, 1806 a total eclipse of the sun cast a shadow across ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! William Henry Harrison led forces against a growing group of Native Americans living in Prophetstown, a village located in the Wabash valley. On the ...

The son of Benjamin Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Henry Harrison was raised on a Virginia plantation. Growing up, Harrison had no thought of becoming president. He ...