The Regiment was authorized on January 4, 1776 in the Continental Army as the 6th Pennsylvania Battalion. Organized between January 8- March 20, 1776 at Carlisle to consist of 8 companies from Cumberland and York Counties. It was assigned on April 24, 1776 to Greene's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. It was assigned on July 20, 1776 to St. Clair's Brigade, an element of the Northern Department. Reorganized and re-designated on January 1, 1777 as the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment, to consist of 8 companies. It was assigned on May 22, 1777 to the 1st Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Reorganized on July 1, 1778 to consist of 9 companies. Consolidated on January 17, 1781 with the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment. At Morristown, during the winter of 1780-81, the 7th Pennsylvania was involved in a mutiny with other Pennsylvania Regiments after which the unit was disbanded.