William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in ...

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American ...

Two trees planted this week signify the Albany County Town of Guilderland’s deep historical roots as celebrations marking the ...

The festival includes Revolutionary-era military encampments, musters, and re-enactments, as well as demonstrations of ...

Jefferson, who has been called “the apostle of liberty,” delivered some of the most impassioned criticisms of slavery in the ...

Over the years, I have written various posts and articles on the American Revolution and the ideals of the Declaration of ...

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YORKTOWN — Colonial National Historical Park announced it will host a special screening of the Ken Burns documentary “The ...

The musical sights and sounds of the American Revolution have been on display recently with the new Marietta Chapter Sons of ...

As America enters the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, director Ken Burns tells John ...

While hunters and their rifles helped wage psychological warfare, the American victory can actually be attributed to ...

From live battle reenactments to walking in the footsteps of troops and visiting historical markers, these destinations offer ...