What distinguished America’s Revolutionary War heroes was the purpose for which their actions were carried out -- the right to live free.

Among the artifacts are copies of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, as well as a cannonball.

Virginia’s leaders took careful note. The colony that would soon play a central role in pushing for independence now had a powerful example of what submission might entail. Norfolk became both a ...

The Jasper County 250 Committee is planning events in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration ...

The Recorder is featuring a weekly series every Saturday over the next year on the founding of this nation leading up to the ...

Greene’s personal life reflected the sacrifices of the Revolution. He spent much of his own money supporting the army and ...

How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?

Explore how the pivotal Battles of Saratoga turned the tide of the American Revolutionary War, leading to a crucial victory ...

From protesting British overreach before the Declaration of Independence was even written to helping supply an army, here are ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A massive painting memorializing Benedict Arnold’s heroism at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first time since 2013 at the New York State Military Museum in ...

Schools across the Midlands are making decisions on closures as a stretch of winter weather impacts the area. Saturday’s snowstorm brought excitement and new experiences for some South Carolinians not ...

The Revolutionary Spuddy Buddies created for this year’s America 250 Celebration include two women who may not be familiar to you. These two women, and many others unnamed, risked their lives, along ...