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This look back at the 1775 skirmishes at Concord, Lexington and Menotomy gives a view of these Revolutionary War kick-offs that doesn't jibe with textbook history lessons

The 22 released U.S. officers taken as British War of 1812 prisoners include Gen. William Hull, who had surrendered Detroit, and his three regimental commanders.

Hatboro has seen fascinating history: a Revolutionary War battle, a visit by future president George Washington, buildings and institutions dating over two centuries.

For those American patriots who believed that Divine Providence favored their cause, the unlikely victory at Yorktown, Virginia provided proof for the ages.

A turning point for the Americans, Saratoga represented everything that was wrong in the British command structure during the American Revolutionary War.

John Foster of Boston is widely recognized as the first American to use a wood design as a printing block. He executed a portrait of Cotton Mather around 1670

At age 93 Zenas Phinney thought it prudent to summarize his adventurous life. It included two shipwrecks and being taken prisoner three times by the English.

Original source documents can be very valuable in understanding the social and cultural habits of everyday life, but accuracy must be tested by corroborative sources.

From the Battle of Saratoga and the country's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, to golf courses, hiking trails and natural spas, Saratoga Springs has a lot to see and do.

The rugged mountains of Northeast Tennessee offer travelers unparalleled hiking, white water and cultural experiences.

The Amiable Child Monument is a well-loved memorial to a small boy who died in 1797. It is one of three private graves on public land in New York City's five boroughs.