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.

New York City area waterways gave British forces a strong position in key Westchester faceoffs against American troops in the Revolutionary War.

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 ...

Explore the history of George Washington's birthday celebrations, calendar changes, and its transformation into a national symbol of unity and civic values in the United ...

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

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 ...

The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge in North Carolina delivered a fatal blow to Britain's Southern Strategy, profoundly shaping the American Revolution.

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — You have Nathanael Greene Elementary School, Greene Street and Natty Greene’s Brewing Company, all ...