WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, the United States of America declared its independence, laying the foundation for the freedoms and liberties we hold dear today; and WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 250th ...

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a resolution which established the Fayette County Semiquincentennial Commission ...

The communities minister has hailed a children’s book that tells the tale of an Ulsterman who both signed America’s Declaration of Independence and designed one of the country’s key emblems.

In 1770 the port city Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony had about 15,000 people, in comparison, Indianola has about 15,000 ...

The United States will be celebrating its 250th birthday with a range of commemorations in 2026, and along with King Charles ...

Courtesy Photo/Henderson CountyAt the Nov. 18 Henderson County Commissioners’ Court meeting, Bill Sekel of the Athens Chapter ...

Moreover, the accusations that Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and their Declaration co-authors leveled against King George were that he was in violation of Britain’s unwritten Constitution.

It’s hard to believe, but in nine months the United States of America will observe its 250th birthday. What a privilege it ...

By Vince Bzdek What is most striking about Ken Burns’ extraordinary new PBS documentary on the American Revolution is how ...

By Vince Bzdek What is most striking about Ken Burns’ extraordinary new PBS documentary on the American Revolution is how ...

When the nonprofit organization planning America's 250th birthday celebrations decided it wanted an ornament to commemorate that milestone in ...

The Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a ...