Would we be the nation we are today without alcohol? Probably not. In a new book, a historian argues drinking was crucial to ...

Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring ...

It’s worth pondering, as we approach July 4, exactly what happened 250 years ago.

After declaring and fighting for its independence, the U.S. operated under the Articles of Confederation before replacing ...

Swiss authorities returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria on Monday in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos.

Recently discovered documents reveal a back-channel attempt by a leader of the Continental Congress to make peace. (He did ...

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Independence day. The Colonial Festival invites families to experience history in an ...

Native 2SLGBTQ+ people in western Washington came together to connect over traditions and experiences navigating Two-Spirit ...

American history was brought to life through a hands-on project, portraying colonists and Native Americans while creating ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted a document introducing a new nation to the world, composed of 13 “free and ...

The Catholic Church in the United States in 1776 was so tiny that it didn’t play a major role in the American Revolution—but ...

It still continues because the flame of liberty and independence still burns in the heart of every American patriot.” With ...