Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states and no longer a part of the British Empire.
The Battle of Yorktown: The Day the Revolution Was Won
By the autumn of 1781, the American Revolution had dragged on for six long years. Cities had been ...
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The Other Day of Independence: What Really Happened on August 2, 1776
Ask most Americans when the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the answer will almost always be July ...
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George Washington Takes Command: July 3, 1775 — The Founding of the Continental Army
On July 3, 1775, George Washington mounted his horse and rode into Cambridge, Massachusetts, to take command of ...
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Celebrating Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday: A Look at the Life of a Founding Father
Each year on January 17th, we celebrate the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most influential historical ...
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The Story of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: The Words That Sparked a Revolution
The American colonies faced a critical juncture during the harsh winter of 1776. For years, frustration with British ...
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The Boston Tea Party: A Story of Resistance, Revolution, and Legacy
On a chilly December night in 1773, Boston Harbor shimmered under the faint light of a waxing moon. ...
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American Patriot, Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale, a young American schoolteacher turned patriot spy, remains a poignant symbol of sacrifice, bravery, and devotion ...
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Revolutionary War Battles Before the Declaration of Independence
The Revolutionary War was fought between Great Britain and the thirteen North American Colonies. Many consider July 4, ...
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Revolutionary War Battles after the Declaration of Independence
By the winter of 1776, much of the initial enthusiasm for American Independence had begun to wane. The American ...
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