founding fathers By ChristopherJSego Period: Dec 16, 1773 to Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Apr 19, 1775 The Battles of Lexington and Concord Period: Aug 2, 1776 to Aug 2, 1773 The Declaration of Independence is Signed Period: Nov 15, 1777 to Mar 1, 1778 Article of Confederation are Ratified Period: Dec 19, 1777 to Dec 19, 1777 The Winter at Valley Forge Period: Sep 28, 1781 to Oct 19, 1781 The Battle of Yorktown Period: Jun 21, 1788 to Jun 21, 1787 The Constitution is Ratified Period: Apr 30, 1789 to Apr 30, 1789 Presidential Inauguration of George Washington Period: Sep 19, 1796 to Sep 19, 1790 Washington’s Farewell Address Period: Dec 14, 1799 to Dec 14, 1798 The Death of George Washington Period: Oct 31, 1800 to Dec 3, 1798 Election Day, 1800 Period: Feb 24, 1803 to Feb 24, 1803 Marbury vs. Madison