Ted Widmer, a historian, is the author of the forthcoming book “The Living Declaration: A Biography of America’s Founding ...

James Dodson, a journalist who normally writes about golf, has taken a somewhat different journey and compiled in a remarkable fashion “The Road That Made America: A Modern Pilgrim’s Journey on the ...

However, it is not from either war. It was a little-known encounter — the largest cavalry engagement in the American Revolution — that took place in Gloucester County in October 1781, just 16 days ...

This is the first in a series of articles, part of The Tribune-Democrat’s ongoing U.S. Semiquincentennial project titled ...

The 250th anniversary of America, also known as the Semiquincentennial, will be celebrated on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted. A yearlong series of ...

The push is on to save relics from the Battle of Valcour Island, 250 years after American forces clashed with the British on ...

250 years ago, Henry Knox transported 60 tons of heavy artillery through 300 miles of ice and snow to Boston—winning General ...

When Americans speak of the "Founding Fathers," they usually have a group of about six men in mind: George Washington, Thomas ...

Charleston, SC, has long been a destination where history feels remarkably present. As our nation prepares for the 250th ...

From protesting British overreach before the Declaration of Independence was even written to helping supply an army, here are ...

Charles White is buried in the Greenfield Cemetery. There have been 20 members honoring Charles White as Daughters of the American Revolution members. Six of them are descendants of Julianna. Julianna ...

A massive painting memorializing Benedict Arnold's heroism during the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first ...