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Washington standing among African-American field workers harvesting grain; Mount Vernon in the background.

Rev War | Article

The Founding Fathers Views of Slavery

The institution of slavery – protected by law in all 13 American colonies when they declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776 – proved to...

Founding Fathers with the Declaration of Independence

Article

10 Facts: The Founding Fathers

Read these 10 facts to learn more about our Founding Fathers, the men who forged our Nation.

Still from "All Men Created Equal" Video

Rev War | Video

All Men Created Equal: How the Founding Fathers Viewed Slavery

VIDEO | While about 5,000 African American soldiers fought for the ideals of freedom and democracy during the Revolutionary War, slavery was common in...

Civil War | Article

Our Fathers' War

By Jack D. Warren, Jr.; Hallowed Ground Magazine, Fall 2015 Issue The relationship between the Civil War and the Revolutionary War was articulated by...

Civil War | Article

Like Father, Like Offspring

In some families, military service is a true legacy, with service spanning conflicts and causes.

Article

An Introduction to the Quaker Influence During America’s Founding

In the years leading up to the American Revolution, the American colonies had coexisted under the umbrella rule of the British government. Among the...

Benjamin Franklin Birthplace Site, Boston, Suffolk County, Mass.

Rev War | Article

Boston and Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin's name seems synonymous with one American city: Philadelphia. Though Franklin passed a great deal of time across the Atlantic Ocean...

Print shows Benjamin Franklin, three-quarter length portrait, seated at desk, looking to his right at an electrical device, in his left hand are papers upon which he is taking notes, and visible through a window to his left is lightning striking a building.

Rev War | Article

Ten Facts: Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the of the leading figures of early American history. Learn about this famous American statesman, author...

An illustration Alexander Hamilton on a $10 bill

Rev War | Video

Alexander Hamilton: The Forgotten Founder

VIDEO | While the faces of his contemporaries are carved into the fabric of US history, it took a Broadway musical to remind the world of Founding...

Rev War | Area of Interest

Alexander Hamilton

Best known for his passionate political career as one of the United States' Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton fought in battles of the...

Rev War | Historic Site

Gunston Hall

Gunston Hall is an 18th century home that was owned by Founding Father George Mason. Today visitors can visit the site to see the beautiful grounds...