Americans celebrate the emancipation of 250,000 slaves in Texas, while July 4th is a celebration of American independence, ...

Tickets are available to hear Atkinson talk about his newest book Monday. He'll appear downtown at the First Presbyterian ...

The United States Army celebrated its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, although stating that the “U.S. Army” is 250 years old is more complicated. The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia ...

Upon returning to the Colonies, he was sent to Virginia to corral Benedict Arnold, who escaped him. Lord Cornwallis, however, ... This forced a surrender on Oct. 19, 1781.

The capture of Fort Ticonderoga — an intimidating fortress perched above Lake Champlain — might seem like a relatively low-stakes moment in the overall conflict. On May 10, 1775, Ethan Allen and ...

Military victories were essential in helping America win its independence from Britain. Early successes gave the Patriots ...

And if you’re too busy to take your pencils back to school, and maybe not the biggest stickler for accuracy, then you may want to head to Stoneham for “Founding F%!#ers: The Story of Ethan ...

Steichen and Gannon may have played the Benedict Arnold card. The Colts and Cards voted to ban the Eagles' tush push, which is surprising. Talk about 'forgetting where you come from'.