When you think of the American revolution, most people think of George Washington, majestically riding into battle against the redcoats. But you may not know about one of Washington’s closest ally in ...

Makeshift walls of plywood and metal piping reach toward the high ceiling of the McKim Exhibition Hall at the Boston Public Library. In contrast with the room’s prestigious columns and arches, the ...

During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some of our local people who put their possessions and lives on the line for ...

Many Florida counties are named after historical figures, including explorers, presidents, and military leaders. Some counties, like Highlands and Lake, are named for their geographical features.

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Landmarks with Leon podcast series, celebrating 250 years of independence. I'm your host, Rachel Leon. Since being elected in 2022 and serving as Vice President of ...

Susan Reigler is one of the most trusted bourbon experts. She has written a series of fascinating and pioneering books on whiskey. Her latest work, Kentucky Bourbon: The Essential Guide to the ...

The Marquis de Lafayette volunteered his service and assets — his heart and soul — to aid the American Revolution. The starry-eyed young Frenchman was commissioned by Congress as a major general in ...

In 1825, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de LaFayette was the closest thing one could find to a modern-day rock star. According to History.com, when his boat arrived in Manhattan on Aug.