Andrew Allen (1740-1825), the second son of Allentown founder William Allen, spent many years in England hoping to regain the ...

The NJ Historical Commission invites public input on sites to honor with markers for America’s 250th anniversary.

Regent Debbie Nisonger places flowers near the headstone of where William Townsend is buried to recognize the solider as a ...

Books About the American Revolution Last updated: July 9, 2025 by Regan McMahon The American colonial period and the Revolutionary War for independence from Britain are rich subjects for kids. From ...

We love history, and one of my favorite things about exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains is getting a chance to learn how my ...

The Fourth of July holiday celebrates community, national and also local. Parades featuring people in uniform — scouts, ...

Records, court filings and emails reveal how federal review of Enbridge's Great Lakes tunnel project leaves tribal officials feeling cast aside.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...

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Samuel McMurray was born in 1750 to John McMurray and Margaret Ewing McMurray in Bedford, Virginia. John and Margaret ...

He concluded, he later wrote, that the troops were “ exceeding dirty & nasty people ” led by indifferent officers with an “ ...

The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a game-changer for the 13 American colonies. This bold move cut ...