ON SEPT. 3, 1783 three American diplomats, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, and their British counterpart, David ...

For the American history fan, the cities of Lexington and Concord are on the bucket list. Most well known as the locations which saw the first shots of a revolution, they also were the home of America ...

October 4th has witnessed a number of significant historical events throughout the centuries. From pivotal battles and ...

Books, letters, leaflets, posters, and lottery tickets are among the collection of printed work that rivals even the Library ...

On April 19, 1775, the British army set out on its march from Boston to Concord to seize munitions and military supplies, including those believed to be stored at Barrett’s Farm. The British were met ...

Concord, Massachusetts, is a town that seamlessly blends its rich history with serene landscapes. Known for its pivotal role ...

Visit this quaint town just outside of Boston for its rich Revolutionary War history, eclectic food scene and lush outdoor ...

The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution will be celebrated in several communities that received funding from a state ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of America's most celebrated poets and philosophers, was born to a Boston Brahmin family on May 25, 1803, just 28 years after the clashes in Lexington and Concord.

The British soldiers who encountered American militiamen at Lexington and Concord may have been surprised by the colonists' fierce opposition. Yet the Redcoats knew of some colonists' increasing ...

They have contributed their talents, skills and courage to this endeavor for more than two centuries with an astounding record of achievement that stretches from Lexington and Concord to the ...

TOWNSEND — Next year, the state of Massachusetts will observe the 250th anniversaries of the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill. On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will ...