A founding father’s historic wartime scribblings could now be yours. Two important letters George Washington wrote in the ...

In 1775, Washington deployed colonial soldiers who had survived smallpox to retake Boston during a city-wide epidemic.

Two Revolutionary War letters signed by Gen. George Washington from his headquarters in Morristown have surfaced after more than two centuries.

Discover the friendship and leadership of two local legends who left a lasting mark on Virginia and American history.

Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme Court’s decisions will mean for the law, for lawyers and lower courts, and for people’s lives. […] The ...

The U.S. Mint released a 2026 Native American $1 coin honoring Polly Cooper’s contributions as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

It's almost America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is releasing 25 new Forever Stamps featuring some of the heroes who helped shape the American Revolution ...

As American batteries opened up on British positions in and around Boston to cloak the long file of Continental troops in “blue and buff” greatcoats or other hues, they lugged timber and cannons as ...

March arrived like a lion in Newport this year—a fitting reminder that the voices of many women in Rhode Island’s history still roar today. This two-part “Voices” series highlights several remarkable, ...

AMY GOODMAN: The US-Israeli war on Iran has entered its 11th day. Its impact is being increasingly felt across the globe. Al Jazeera is reporting residents of Tehran overnight experienced “some of the ...

Why has the Middle East been so consistently wracked by war? In an interview with Jacobin contributing editor Bashir ...

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women ...