Racond, a historian of all things Washington, called the speech the soon-to-be president's "most important" action in ...

When George Washington’s army abandoned Fort Lee in November 1776, its survival depended on reaching the crossing at Historic ...

The Sons of Liberty strategized at Fraunces Tavern, then George Washington celebrated victory and said farewell to his troops ...

250 years ago, Henry Knox transported 60 tons of heavy artillery through 300 miles of ice and snow to Boston—winning General George Washington control of that city.

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions ...

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and ...

Reenactors marked the anniversary of the Christmas 1776 crossing of the Delaware River by General George Washington and the Continental Army, a surprise offensive that led to a military victory in ...

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, Princeton University Library (PUL) will open two ...

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the ...

Local groups are planning to celebrate the USA's 250th birthday and its Ulster-Scots links.

The plane, organized by the National Archives, will take rare 18th-century documents around the country in a tour loosely ...

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and ...