The Soldier and the Revolutionary War” opened June 7 on the Army’s 250th birthday. It has artifacts never before displayed ...

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

While their images might not be immortalized on dollar bills or their stories ingrained into every high school syllabus, these lesser-known figures nonetheless played critical roles in the shaping of ...

Renowned American actor Kurt Russell spent part of his July 4th visiting the Arlington house where his eighth ...

Last Updated on July 14, 2025 by Matt Staff The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded ...

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

The Benjamin Cooper House's $4 million construction project will add plumbing, electric and exhibits on the building's ...

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...

William Thompson deserves plaudits as one of many whose early service led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July of 1776.

On July 7, 1779, during the height of the Revolutionary War, the British army set the town of Fairfield ablaze. During the morning hours of the day, Colonial army members at a fort at Black Rock ...

The Declaration of Independence condemns King George III for having “burnt our towns.” But the British were not to blame for ...

Discover the important facts about the American Revolution, including key American Revolutionary War events from 1775 to 1783, to deepen your understanding of American history.