American Revolution By itskenya Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Sep 5, 1774 First Continental Congress Apr 19, 1775 The Battle of Lexington and Concord Jun 28, 1776 Battle of Sullivan's Island Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence May 11, 1779 First Battle of Charleston Jul 1, 1780 Georgetown was captured Aug 16, 1780 Camden was taken by the British