Over the past 30 years, our family has walked the brick path of Boston’s Freedom Trail, from the Custom House, the site of ...

Historians have debunked many of the popular theories surrounding the tune's creation. Still, its legacy as a patriotic anthem endures ...

Two hundred years to the day, Major General Marquis de Lafayette was again honored by admirers when Mount Vernon Estate held a re-enactment of his Oct. 17, 1824, return to George Washington’s home.

Sunday marks the 295th birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. While endless volumes have been written about Washington since the 18th century, several interesting ...

In “Miracle at Philadelphia,” Catherine Drinker Bowen details the personalities involved in crafting the U.S. Constitution, ...

Though it wouldn’t be formally established as a federal holiday until 1879, Washington’s Birthday — later Presidents’ Day — ...

A new pedestrian bridge at the Great Falls in Paterson provides closer views of the waterfalls that powered America's first ...

The Franklin Township home where Continental Army leaders gathered is described as possibly the most historically significant home in the county.

Ken Bridges is a writer, historian and native Texan. He holds a doctorate from the University of North Texas. Bridges can be ...

Oak Hill would be an economic asset for the region, creating job opportunities and income for local businesses, and to the commonwealth.

Massachusetts gets much of the historical glory. But Rhode Island became a center of resistance, providing brave soldiers, and offering a safe harbor.