When the Continental Army formed 250 years ago at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, George Washington was appointed its ...

During the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777, Washington directed one of his agents to allow phony muster lists that overstated many times the actual strength of American army at Valley ...

Documentarian Ken Burns and his team discuss their new series exploring the country’s founding and war for independence on ...

A sampling of other Declaration of Independence signers who served in the Continental Congress in York between Sept. 30, 1777, and June 28, 1778.

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and ...

Jonathan Sewall of Portsmouth was a lawyer by profession, but became famous during the American Revolution as a poet and lyricist.

Tickets are available to hear Atkinson talk about his newest book Monday. He'll appear downtown at the First Presbyterian ...

East Tennessee Historical Society is sponsoring two events with author/ historian Rick Atkinson on Monday, June 23, 2025. He ...

WHERE: First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, 620 State Street, Knoxville, TN ...

These day trips from Philadelphia offer something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, shopping or want to ...