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This story originally appeared in the July 2025 issue of Town&Gown magazine. The War of 1812 is often overlooked, especially ...
William Horne had two ancestors who fought in the American Revolution, one of them wintered with George Washington’s Army at ...
James Fox has many descendants who have been trying to find information about his life for several years.
John Sharp was born Nov. 11, 1762, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to John Sharp, Sr. and Ann Boyd Sharp. As John grew ...
President Trump referred to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War. Here's what that means.
The upcoming DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 is being pushed back after playing testing revealed the content had no met previous standards.
Observance of the holiday became common place following the War of 1812, according to the Library of Congress, and by 1870 it had grown to be "the most important secular holiday on the calendar." ...
4th of July: Why do we set off fireworks? American history lesson from July 4, 1776 Safety first on the Fourth: From the days of the American Revolution to the holiday booms.
When did Fourth of July become a federal holiday? Some Americans began celebrating the very same year, though the practice wouldn’t become widespread until the aftermath of the War of 1812.
4th of July: Why we celebrate and where to see fireworks and events in Winnebago County Learn why we celebrate, and then go out and enjoy these Oshkosh-area events ...
Happy 4th of July! Here's the history of how the holiday began and where to celebrate in Sheboygan County this year.