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PHOTOS: Revolution echoes at Ferry Farm
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (63+ words) Fredericksburg Free Press Saturday's Drums Along the Rappahannock: Echoes of Revolution at George Washington's Ferry Farm in Stafford featured colonial music, living history demonstrations, and hands-on family activities. The event is part of Virginia's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the…...
A soldier's summit: Lafayette Mason and the mountain that bears his name
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (432+ words) When I wrote about Mason in my book, "History and Legends of the Northern Adirondacks," I said that determining the name "has been a troublesome matter, one I leave unresolved for now." I gave a few possibilities, all of which…...
Smithsonian National Museum of American History Hosts America250 Celebration
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (538+ words) The museum-wide "In Pursuit of Life, Liberty, & Happiness" exhibit honors the nation's milestone birthday. By Dawn Klavon April 26, 2026 at 7: 06 am Get news on No VA's schools and find out about classes for all ages with our twice-monthly Education newsletter. The…...
The arsenal of freedom in the April Uprising " part one
11+ hour, 2+ min ago (173+ words) Sunday, 26 April 2026, 10: 09 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Shopov "When Stoil Findzhikov began the preparation, he very poetically had a prayer for Bulgaria, which found a place in our exhibition: Oh, God, sanctify our weak cannon, which will thunder and give us…...
As colonies revolted, Frederick played active role in Revolutionary War
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (1007+ words) The city of Frederick, Md. , had a much smaller footprint in the 1770s than it does today, but played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. In addition to being the home of founding fathers, such as Thomas Johnson and John…...
Why everyone should care about the history of the Eastern Continental Divide
18+ hour, 11+ min ago (583+ words) By Annie Dance | Lake Lure News | Cops & Congress | News & Commentary BAT CAVE, N. C. " As western North Carolina rebuilds from Hurricane Helene, a centuries-old boundary is reemerging in modern policy debates " not as a royal decree, but as a natural line that…...
Leading the Army
23+ hour, 2+ min ago (402+ words) Editors note: Our long-time freelance writer Leon Reed is contributing a series of columns, collectively called "The Making and Remaking of America: Liberty, Power, and Contradiction," which celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. Our heartfelt thanks to Leon for this article and those…...
Revolutionary War descendants mark America's 250th at Bethel Cemetery
15+ hour ago (480+ words) BETHEL PARK " As the nation observes its 250th birthday this year, Bethel Presbyterian Church is marking the same milestone. A celebration to observe both historic occasions will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday at Bethel Cemetery, 2999 Bethel Church Road, next to Bethel Presbyterian…...
Grave rededicated to revolutionary war patriot in Wyoming County
15+ hour, 43+ min ago (52+ words) WNEP Grave rededicated to revolutionary war patriot in Wyoming County To stream WNEP on your phone, you need the WNEP app. Download the WNEP app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave,…...
Upcountry Road to Freedom" exhibit opens at Upcountry History Museum
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (173+ words) Upcountry History Museum will open its "Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution" exhibit April 25. The exhibition, which was organized in partnership with Clemson University and private collectors, focuses on people, places and events of the…...