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.
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.
Revolutionary War Battles: The Key Conflicts
Join the scene of the Revolutionary War's most important battles, from embarrassing defeats to shocking underdog victories.
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.
