From the Declaration of Independence to the rise of Donald Trump, we assess America’s complicated relationship with its ...

The 13 American colonies embraced government 'of laws, not of men,' and they strove to limit the power of future presidents.

Author who researched Washington through letters and diaries says cultural ignorance of founding era is scandalous and scary.

In 1776, Minnesota — or Mni Sota Makoce, as it then was known — was still, by any reasonable definition, the land of the ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. On May 14, 1776, after eight days traveling across Virginia, Maryland and ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — This is a time where the divisions between American citizens seem greater than at any time in our history, with the probable exception of the Civil War. It is the perfect time ...

Celebrated annually on June 19 across the US, Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and the nation’s “second” Independence Day. Juneteenth – which was ...

With the onset of summer, there are several holidays and important dates to remember coming up. From long weekends to those that mark the start of a new season, here are the Summer 2025 dates to know.

Being part of 1776 as The Courier has been an amazing experience for me. I love this musical so much, and getting to perform in it has made me appreciate it even more. 1776 is a unique show because it ...

“In Slavery’s Wake,” at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, looks beyond the United States to tell a global story. By Jennifer Schuessler “In Slavery’s Wake,” a new exhibition ...

An upcoming exhibit of artifacts aims to juxtapose stories about the pursuit of freedom in the American Revolution with those of women, American Indians and enslaved Africans as the nation prepares ...