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

Each Independence Day is a celebration of pride and patriotism. But next year will be something special as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. See what NY has planned.

Our Declaration of Independence is undoubtedly one of our country’s greatest treasures. With their pens, courage and God-given wisdom, the Founding Fathers built a bedrock of individual liberties and ...

The 8’ x 10‘ oil painting was made in Ohio by Archibald McNeal Willard (1836-1918) for our country’s 100th year anniversary.

Unquestionably it was a foundational document for America, calling for unity against Great Britain in the struggle for ...

The first U.S. flag, as adopted by Congress, features 13 alternating red and white stripes along with 13 stars positioned in ...

The nation’s capital resided in Pennsylvania before Washington, D.C. However, just where in the state depends on the criteria ...

The first true commander-in-chief of the armed forces to lead the Revolutionary War was not, as many believe, George ...

In the aftermath of the battles of Lexington and Concord, Washington’s Continental Army had set up camp across the Charles River from the stricken city. To the dismay of many patriots seeking ...

The first 100 days standard gained popular currency, which forced presidents to act quickly. Additionally, media coverage centered on the person of the president rather than the Congress.

In 1774, delegates to the First Continental Congress, including Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, published an open letter to the Province of Quebec, urging Canadians to join their struggle ...

Four months later, the Continental Congress voted to outfit two vessels with guns to intercept British ships. This legislation created the Continental Navy, the predecessor of today’s U.S. Navy.