On this day in 1776, Continental Army General Charles Lee surrendered to British forces after being caught off guard at a tavern in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1776, Continental Army General Charles Lee surrendered to British forces after being caught off guard at a tavern in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

General Charles Lee is captured at Widow White's Tavern - December 13th, 1776 

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