Old North Bridge
In 1837, Ralph Waldo Emerson famously described the first shot of the battle of Concord as the “shot heard 'round the world.” These words, from the...
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History Has Its Eyes on … Hamilton
I can still pinpoint the moment when I fell in love with American history: Sitting in a fancy, red-cushioned seat, clutching a Playbill in hand, and...
Ten Facts: Boston during the American Revolution
Learn more about Boston's role in the Revolutionary War.
In a World of Phifers, Fifers and Pheiffers
The textile business isn’t the only thing that runs in Trust supporter Derick Close’s family, as his ancestry is buzzing with individuals whose...
Divide and Conquer
With a common enemy, backwoods hunters and fighters united to chase down Redcoat Major Patrick Ferguson and his Loyalist army. Trekking more than 300...
Hunting for Loyalists
With a common enemy, backwoods hunters and fighters united to chase down Redcoat Major Patrick Ferguson and his Loyalist army. Trekking more than 300...
It Was Resolved... Or Was It?
Emblazoned on North Carolina’s flag are two dates — May 20, 1775, and April 12, 1776 — that symbolize the Tar Heel State’s long, strong commitment to...
King George and Broadswords!
While many American Revolution's early battles were thoroughly British victories, the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge — one of the Patriots’ first...
Building Up the Bentonville Battlefield
Encompassing more than 2,000 acres, the Bentonville Battlefield in Johnston County, N.C. has become a destination for visitors from far and wide. Over...
War Before the War
Four years before the American Revolution escalated into a war for independence, tensions gripped North Carolina that set a large portion of its...
Faneuil Hall
Often referred to as “The Cradle of Liberty,” Faneuil Hall is a marketplace and meeting hall where many of the debates and discussions about American...