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Nathan Hale Goes to Yale
At age 14, Nathan Hale and his brother, Enoch who was 16, made it into Yale. They accomplished this because of the teaching he got while he was young from Reverend Joseph Huntington. They would start learning in September of 1769. -
Nathan Hale Graduates from Yale University
After four years of classes at Yale University Nathan Hale graduated. Nathan Hale graduated with first-class honors at age 18. Later, he accepted his first teaching position at East Haddam Landing. -
Nathan Hale's First Teaching Job
Hale took a position teaching school, first in East Haddam and later in New London, CT. Nathan didn't enjoy teaching in an area without his college friends so he found a new school in New London. Nathan taught students in New London and enjoyed it much more than East Haddam -
Nathan Hale Recieves a Letter
Nathan Hale received a letter from a former classmate at Yale, Benjamin Tallmadge. This letter encouraged Nathan Hale to be an active militia member. Benjamin Tallmadge believed this would be the right job for him and Nathan would later take the job. -
Nathan Hale Joins Militia
Nathan Hale joined the Connecticut militia to fight in the Revolutionary War. He was selected as a first lieutenant. His military career began on July 6,1775. -
Nathan Hale Promoted to Captain
On this day, January 1, 1776 Nathan Hale was promoted to captain. He was selected to be Captain of Thomas Knowlton's "Rangers". This was a group of elite soldiers that fought for independence. -
Nathan Hale Volunteers as a Spy
George Washington needed information on his enemy after losing Long Island. Nathan Hale's commander Thomas Knowlton was asked to pick someone for a spy mission. The decision was easy he chose Nathan Hale. -
Nathan Hale Sent Out on Spy Mission
Nathan Hale was assigned to get behind enemy lines on Long Island. He left Harlem Heights disguised as a loyalist-Dutch schoolmaster. All he had with him were his diploma and credentials. -
Nathan Hale Gets Captured
Nathan Hale was captured on this day while returning from a successful mission. Some believe that he was betrayed by his cousin Samuel who fought with the red coats. Others think that he was tricked by Robert Rogers by telling him he was an American spy too. -
Nathan Hale's Death
On this day Nathan Hale was hanged by British forces for espionage. However, Nathan Hale died with dignity and honor. His last words were, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country".
