John Sloan's Company, Col Charles Campbell's Pa. Regiment from Feb 1, 1780 nine months, from Sept. 1791 served three months; March 1792, served three months. (National Pension Application.)  John ...

“This province has raised 1,000 riflemen, the worst of whom will put a ball through a man’s head at the distance of 150 or 200 yards; therefore advise your officers who shall hereafter come out to ...

When people think about the American Revolution, the focus often falls on political leaders, generals, and battlefield ...

Members of the Captain James Neal Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution color guard perform a musket salute following the dedication of two benches and a flagpole honoring Revolutionary War ...

EAST COVENTRY — A modest graveside service for 17 unknown soldiers of the American Revolutionary War was held Sunday at Ellis Woods Cemetery. The Owen J. Roberts High School Navy Junior ROTC provided ...

This Boston broadside lists the names of provincial men killed, wounded, or missing after the battles of Lexington and Concord. Named among the wounded is Prince Easterbrooks, an enslaved man from ...

British soldiers met at Lydia Darragh's house in Philadelphia, presenting the perfect opportunity for the Quaker woman to eavesdrop on their battle plans. Illustration by Meilan Solly / Images via ...

Trenton, N.J., high school students recently created a project that honors the role African Americans played in the founding of America.

As Kevin Johnson undertakes his 201st performance as Jordan Freeman, who died in 1781 at the battle of Fort Griswold.

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share via Email ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.- History came alive at a Wreaths Across America event held Saturday, December 14th, 2024, ...

George Washington has long been highly regarded as the father of his country. It's hard to imagine that the 13 original colonies that became the United States would have won their independence from ...