Virginia’s leaders took careful note. The colony that would soon play a central role in pushing for independence now had a powerful example of what submission might entail. Norfolk became both a ...

As one of the oldest colonies in what is now the United States, Massachusetts played a vital role in the country's early history. From the bravery of the Massachusetts Minutemen to the famous midnight ...

Forensic experts study 250-year-old bullet holes from a Revolutionary War battle in NC. Bullet holes from 250 years ago are still visible today at the House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site. They ...

Explore how the pivotal Battles of Saratoga turned the tide of the American Revolutionary War, leading to a crucial victory ...

The first battle of the American Revolution was marked on Saturday in Lexington, Massachusetts, 250 years later, with a reenactment and a parade, along with other events. Many spectators arrived early ...

On June 17, 1775, New England soldiers faced the British army in one of their first battles, on hilly pastures across the Charles River from Boston. In the engagement, popularly known as the Battle of ...

Greene’s personal life reflected the sacrifices of the Revolution. He spent much of his own money supporting the army and ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Historian and author James Nelson talked about the start of the American Revolutionary War. This lesson details the events of the 1775 American ...

WELL TODAY AT THE HISTORIC HOPKINS FARM, THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION HOSTED AN EVENT MARKING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GREAT CANE BRAKE, AND OUR LEAH PHILLIPS SPOKE WITH THE ...

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