The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is one of the founding and most fundamental documents of the United States. On July 4, 1776, during the American...
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Colonel Tye
The origins of the Black Loyalist leader known as “Colonel Tye” are uncertain. Recent scholarship seems to point to a man named Titus, who was born...
King George's Southern Soldiers
Many historians, students, or even casual enthusiasts of the American Revolution in the south are familiar with any one of the iconic paintings of...
Music in 18th Century North American Culture
The eighteenth century in North America was a time of great change and growth. Population, industry, communication, and settled lands continued to...
Declaration of Independence Primary Source Questions
Read the Declaration of Independence in its entirety here. What does the Declaration say is the purpose of a government? Based on how it is used, what...
Ten Facts: The Battle of Saratoga
Fact #1: Britain’s military strategy in the north for 1777 involved a multi-pronged offensive to cut the northern states off from the rest of the...
Battle of White Plains
The rebellion of the American colonies did more than survive the Revolutionary War’s first year in 1775. American troops fought toe-to-toe with the...
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was a document that was published in 1819 that was allegedly created and signed on May 20, 1775 just one...
Newburgh Address
The Newburgh Address was spoken by George Washington on March 15, 1783. Following the American Revolution and the victory at Yorktown, Congress...
William Tryon
William Tryon was born in Surrey, England, in 1729 to Charles Tryon and Lady Mary Shirley. He was not formally or sufficiently educated during his...
The Battle of Freeman's Farm: September 19, 1777
The first battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Freeman’s Farm, occurred on September 19, 1777. This bloody action was the culmination of...
The Saratoga Campaign
The battles of Saratoga served as the turning point of the American Revolutionary War, and the catalyst for France to take up arms on the side of...