Historians around the state are revisiting the nation's origin story with fresh eyes, centering on communities that have ...

Before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, exhibitions and events in many states offer a ...

Haiti’s history is one of remarkable contributions to the ideals of liberty and justice, yet its legacy is often ignored or forgotten, particularly in the context of its vital role in the American ...

A Concord man is making sure that the contributions of people of color during the Revolutionary War do not go unnoticed.

As Americans commemorate the 250th anniversary, there’s a growing push to reflect on how they remember the Revolution and not just through a militaristic lens.

Historians and others look to balance any celebrations with questions about slavery, women and Indigenous people and what ...

Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, reenact the start of the American Revolution every year, but this year's festivities ...

From the bravery of the Massachusetts minutemen to the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere to the very first battle of the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts was a host for several key happenings during ...

See where New Jersey stood 250 years ago as the Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the American Revolutionary War.

Their stories were not well preserved in art or textbooks, yet recent scholarship in Concord and Lexington aims to uncover ...

As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the War for Independence, the contributions of Black patriots are at risk ...

From land preservation to curated visitation tips to groundbreaking virtual reality, nonprofit provides tangible ways to honor a pivotal moment in American history ...