Explore the history of the Boston Massacre of 1770. Discover how a tense winter night on King Street fueled the fires of the American Revolutionary War.
Category: American Revolution
Travis Writes from the Alamo: “Victory or Death”
Discover the dramatic story of William B. Travis’s ‘Victory or Death’ letter written from the besieged Alamo, and how it shaped the course of American history.
Fort Ticonderoga: From French Fort to Revolutionary War
Discover the epic history of Fort Ticonderoga, from its French origin as Fort Carillon to its legendary capture by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys.
Why Is the Liberty Bell Cracked?
Discover the true history behind why the Liberty Bell is cracked. Explore its metallurgy, historical timeline, and how it became an icon of freedom.
Revolutionary War – Timeline, Facts & Battles
Discover the complete history of the American Revolutionary War. Explore key battles, turning points, and the complex roles of global and Indigenous allies.
Battle of Yorktown – Definition, Who Won & Importance
Explore the Battle of Yorktown, the pivotal 1781 siege where George Washington and French allies secured American independence. Read the full history here.
Who Was The Teen Girl Known as the ‘Female Paul Revere?’
Discover the incredible true story of Sybil Ludington, the 16-year-old ‘female Paul Revere’ who rode 40 miles in a rainstorm to warn of British invaders.
6 Foreign-Born Heroes of the American Revolution
Discover the courageous stories of the six foreign-born heroes of the American Revolution who helped shape the Continental Army and win American independence.
Townshend Acts – Definition, Facts & Purpose
Explore the history, key figures, and dramatic aftermath of the Townshend Acts of 1767, the controversial taxes that pushed America toward revolution.
The Scandal That Ruined Alexander Hamilton’s Chances of Becoming President
Explore the gripping history of the Reynolds Affair, the first major political sex scandal in America that ruined Alexander Hamilton’s presidential dreams.
America’s First Black Regiment Fought the British
Discover the heroic story of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, America’s first Black military unit, and their courageous fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War.
Benedict Arnold: Traitor, Wife & West Point
Explore the tragic history of Benedict Arnold, the brilliant Revolutionary War general whose resentment drove him to betray West Point and his country.