Betsy Ross: How the Seamstress Became an Enduring Symbol of American Patriotism
She's said to have created the first American flag, but the real story is more complicated.
Boston and Beyond: Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War
We look to the colony's origins to understand its revolutionary mindset.
11 Revealing Revolutionary War Books
These riveting reads offer fresh insight into America's fight for independence.
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
This minor battle led to major strategic victory for the rebelling colonists in the first months of the Revolutionary War.
A Navy of Privately Owned Ships Helped Win the American Revolution
The fleet posed an unexpected threat to the might of the British Navy.
On This Day: The American Flag Was Flown in Battle for the First Time
During a 1777 skirmish in Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware, General William Maxwell ordered the flag be raised.
The British Struck an Early Resounding Blow in the American Revolution
During the early Battle of Long Island, a British victory left American forces dejected.
Black Patriots and Loyalists: An Untold Story of the Revolutionary War
Rediscover the forgotten battles of America's most defining war.
What Happened to the German Mercenaries Who Fought Against the American Revolution?
These hired fighters didn't just disappear—but what happened to them may surprise you.
Valley Forge: The Bootcamp That Turned Around the American Revolution
The Continental Army rose from winter devastation to become a force to be reckoned with.
Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts
Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.
These 5 Brothers Were Heroes Of The American Revolution
The Butler family's contributions made our nation's birth possible.
10 Revolutionary War Facts Even American History Buffs Don't Know
Conspiracy plots, soldiers in disguise, and Broadway excursions filled the days of Revolutionary troops.
6 Revolutionary War Veterans Survived Long Enough To Be Photographed
These six soldiers were part of an 1863 project to speak to remaining Revolutionary War veterans.
Rediscover America’s First President with the Best George Washington Books
Meet the man behind the legend.
George Washington Was Nearly Impossible to Kill
Diseases, brutal weather, and enemy fire all failed to take him down.
