Every year on Independence Day, I begin reading a book that pertains to our nation’s founding or significant history.

If you know the name Angelica Schuyler, you just might be a fan of “Hamilton,” where she stole the show by belting out ...

Independence Day has again brought to top of mind the first tier of our nation’s leaders, namely George Washington, Ben ...

There’s something magical about stumbling into a place that feels like it’s been quietly perfect for centuries, just waiting for you to discover it. That’s Fredericksburg, Virginia – a historical gem ...

The new biography by Molly Beer explores Schuyler's life and relies heavily on letters written by, to and about her.

The Rising Sun Tavern, once owned by George Washington’s brother Charles, recreates the atmosphere of an 18th-century establishment where travelers would gather to eat, drink, and exchange news – ...

When Benjamin Patterson stood at the grave of a 23-year-old World War II combat engineer from North Lawrence, he didn’t just ...

George Washington purchased land bounties near Cincinnati that were given to soldiers for their service in the American Revolution.

John Hancock was once one of the wealthiest merchants in New England and among the most popular and well-respected figures of ...

An accomplished Marine Corps helicopter and tiltrotor pilot — a veteran of the war in Iraq — took up his first overseas ...

A Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist is accused of having child porn on his work laptop, federal prosecutors announced Friday, June 27.Thomas Pham LeGro, 48, was arrested on Thursday ...

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