Explore major battles, declarations, and treaties from 1765–1783. Learn how colonists defeated the British Empire.

An original letter from Thomas Jefferson sent from Annapolis in 1783, which advocates for the right to bear arms, will go up ...

We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that laid the foundation of ...

The U.S. gained independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the American ...

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

America’s independence wasn’t declared in a day — it was forged through years of unrest, resistance, and revolution. This powerful chronicle traces th ...

What, exactly, are we celebrating with our fireworks and picnics on Friday? The common answer is that the 13 colonies of the ...

On September 3, 1783, in the Treaty of Paris, the British acknowledged the independence and sovereignty of the Thirteen ...

The American Revolution went hand-in-hand with an economic revolution that transformed human political and social, as well as commercial life, and continues to unfold.

Military victories were essential in helping America win its independence from Britain. Early successes gave the Patriots ...

From crabs and oysters to history and sailing, Annapolis is one of the best American towns to visit, according to CNN Travel.