founding fathers timeline By Jackson1 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, 1776 declaration of independence is signed Period: Dec 19, 1777 to Jun 19, 1778 The Winter at Valley Forge Period: Feb 2, 1781 to Feb 2, 1781 Articles of Confederation are Ratified Period: Sep 28, 1781 to Sep 28, 1781 the battle of yorktown Period: Jun 21, 1788 to Jun 21, 1788 the constitution is ratified Period: Apr 30, 1789 to Apr 30, 1789 Presidential Inauguration of George Washington Period: Sep 19, 1796 to Sep 16, 1796 Washington’s Farewell Address Period: Dec 14, 1799 to Dec 14, 1799 death of george washington Period: Oct 31, 1800 to Dec 3, 1800 Election Day Period: Feb 24, 1803 to Feb 24, 1803 marbury v madison