The tide of the war rose in Washington’s favor as his troops became more ex­perienced and proficient in just this type of ...

British troops marched to seize weapons—but the colonists were waiting. What happened next sparked a war that would change the world.

Ken Burns on why the American Revolution was a "big deal in world history" 01:45. The American Revolution was one of the most ...

The documentary is set to broadcast as America this year prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution’s ...

Historians have put together an app that guides users to significant sites around the city, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.

Black Americans’, our’ relationship to this annual holiday has always been fraught. In 1852, nearly a century after the ...

While many learned about the American Revolution as beginning in the Northeast, some may not know Florida's role in the nation's founding.

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American ...

The Declaration of Independence condemns King George III for having “burnt our towns.” But the British were not to blame for ...

The Benjamin Cooper House's $4 million construction project will add plumbing, electric and exhibits on the building's ...

This is the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. The celebrations have begun, notably the Boston Tea ...

William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in ...