Smithsonian Magazine1h
An Unlikely Army of Militia and Pirates Shocked the World by Defeating the British Army at the Battle of New Orleans
Forces commanded by Andrew Jackson fought the British in the Louisiana port city in the last standoff of the War of 1812 ...
Wicked Local2h
1775 was a big year in MA history. What events celebrate their 250th anniversary this year
Most notably, Massachusetts is known as the birthplace of the Revolutionary War, with the first battle of the war taking place in the state — a landmark event in the history of the United States that ...
The Post-Star2h
Washington County: More than just a walk through history
With commemorations already underway for America’s 250th birthday, Washington County historians are looking to draw some of the national spotlight to their sliver of upstate New York and make known ...
Trump wants to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere
In addition to his bumper sticker promises to put America first and make it great again, soon-to-be President Donald Trump ...
The Keene Sentinel14h
America's 250th birthday prompts rethinking of historical markers
Most Revolutionary War history buffs know the story of Francis Marion, the Continental Army officer called the Swamp Fox for ...