How did Britain make money from the 13 colonies? The vast network of trade links built up by the British led them all to America. Trade played a large role in England's economy during the 17th and ...

When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly ...

Enjoyed by all echelons of the populace, whiskey was a particular favorite among many American presidents, a taste dating all ...

Friday the 13th has been considered an unlucky date for many years. This Friday and Friday, Dec. 13 are the 2024 entries in ...

Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a Liberty Tree Dedication at the historic Alice Theater on Saturday. The first ...

When the Continental Congress chose this Latin motto for the Great Seal of the United States in 1782, it did so to assert the fact that thirteen British colonies in North America were now an ...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., found a new historical evil to compare former President Donald Trump to this week Scientists May Have Discovered the Cause of Autism Chef Ann Kim’s ...

As one of the original thirteen British colonies, Virginia is as rich in history as it is in natural beauty. Virginia is ...

The British spent a fortune to defend American ... In response, 12 of the 13 colonies sent representatives to a Continental Congress in Philadelphia to draft a united response.

The exhibit invites the public to explore lesser-known history about our nation’s beginnings and the diverse experiences of ...

As George Orwell, the celebrated British author and social commentator, wrote in a 1944 newspaper column, “History is written by the winners.” According to my late Aunt Herta, U.S. history is ...

When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly ...