Posey served in various military roles throughout the Revolution. The Indiana Historical Society has his original enlistment ...

A national park site in downtown Philadelphia preserves epic tales of war and freedom in just 0.02 acres of space. Explore ...

They died on the same day: The Fourth of July, 1826 – 50 years to the day after the Declaration. Historians say that Adams’ final words were: “Thomas Jefferson survives,” as if consoling himself with ...

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.

Here are passages from those 25 years that we hope will keep you committed to fighting for liberty: The American colonists ...

Over the next year, there will be numerous events celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026. According to various websites, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in ...

ZANESVILLE – Isaac Van Horne Sr. is just one of 194 Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Muskingum County and eight believed to be within Woodlawn Cemetery. His grave, marked with an American flag and ...

We are independent of London, but are we independent of Washington? Is there more freedom when governed by one tyrant 3,000 ...

Kiplinger presents timeless personal finance wisdom from the Founding Fathers, echoing much of our own advice.

July 2 stands out as a pivotal day in history, marked by momentous events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the course ...

As we were older we learned more about the historical importance of July the Fourth. The first Fourth of July was on July 4, 1777, one year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  It is ...

You can read the full text of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights on the National Archives website at www.archives.gov/founding-docs.