Charles Bettisworth was born in King George County, Va., on Nov. 23(4), 1754. He enlisted in the Continental Army when only 18 years of age, three years after the battle ...

A story passed down through the family of James Baker tells of the hunger and deprivation during the American Revolutionary ...

Recently-published works with Vermont ties include books by Chris Bohjalian, Alison Bechdel, Harry Bliss, Garrett M. Graff and more.

Wikimedia Commons The Battle of Monmouth and Molly Pitcher Mary Ludwig Hays was 23 years old when she joined the Continental ...

Historic Trappe is delighted for the launch of its Pennsylvania Antiques Show, a new event highlighting the best of Americana ...

For decades, the foreign policy elite in both parties insisted that America’s greatness has more to do with Damascus than ...

While it doesn't draw tourists the way Center City Philadelphia does, this nearby suburb is one of the most livable, ...

Charles Wissinger has been doing living history presentations since 2003. This Sunday, July 13, he'll take on the role of the ...

Valley Forge National Historical Park might be the most underappreciated 3,500 acres in Pennsylvania – a place where you can literally walk through the pages of American history while also getting ...

From space snacks to neon drinks, revisit the fun, quirky foods that defined eighties childhoods and pantry adventures.

America was not the only nation at war with Great Britain during at this time. France, Spain and the Netherlands were also at ...

Is the Boston Tea Party a New England gossipfest? Is Independence Day just a movie kids these days don’t remember?