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Fort Ticonderoga to commemorate pivotal Revolutionary War stand 250 years later 

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (WVNY/WFFF)— A pivotal but often overlooked chapter of American history will come back to life this weekend as Fort Ticonderoga commemorates the 250th anniversary...

Baton Rouge ceremony marks Revolutionary War battle with monument dedication

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Society of the Sons of the Revolution honored a pivotal Revolutionary War battle fought in Baton Rouge on Saturday.Hosted by Lt. Gov. Billy Nu...

NY Army Guard honors Revolutionary War unknowns

SCHUYLERVILLE--Members of the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard firing party stand at attention, with a contingent of Revolutionary War reenactors in the background, during...

Overmountain Muster returns to Sycamore Shoals for America's 250th

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Overmountain Muster returned to Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park to commemorate the 246th anniversary of the historic 1780 gathering of the Over...

 POTD: From Canvas to Camera - Bazeilles 1870 Remembered

Ok, this is big and thoughtful. This TFB Photo of the Day pairs an 1870 canvas with its modern answer. Alphonse de Neuville's "Les Dernières Cartouches" captured French marine and...

Passing Revolutionary History on to the Next Generation

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Musketeers of The Marquis of Winchester Regiment fire a salvo from their guns during a battle to re-enact the 1645 English Civil War, at Old Basing House near Basingstoke. — AFP

North Carolina Revolutionary opportunities for you to enjoy

Here are a couple of opportunities to view historic, Revolutionary-era documents in North Carolina in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We en...

Revolutionary Battles in the Old 96 District, SC  

The Old 96 District of South Carolina, encompassing Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, and McCormick counties, is rich in history, culture, and outdoor adventures. Notable R...

Overmountain Men and the Kings Mountain Victory

The monumental Patriot victory in the American Revolution at the Battle of Kings Mountain occurred on Oct. 7, 1780. It was a momentum-changing triumph that helped shift the course...

Revolutionary War Digital Scavenger Hunt

General George Washington has established winter headquarters in Morristown, and with the fate of the Revolution hanging in the balance, he’s calling on you for a critical mission....

Boulder City Chautauqua to bring America’s founding era to life

Meet Martha Washington, Paul Revere and Alexander Hamilton through live portrayals at Boulder City Chautauqua, Oct. 23-24.

Andrew Garfield's 'The Uprising' Explores Christian Roots of 1381 Peasants' Revolt, Historian Says

A compelling new film unearths the forgotten yet pivotal Peasants' Revolt of 1381, an unprecedented uprising in which common people challenged England's social order and monarchy. 

“The Uprising” Is a Grim But Scattershot History Lesson

In Paul Greengrass’s dramatization of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, the imperatives of historical re-creation and hyperkinetic action filmmaking fight each other to a draw.

Re-enactment at English Heritage’s Battle Abbey, East Sussex

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Constitution Hall brings Kansas history to life with cannon firing in downtown Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Visitors had the chance to experience a piece of Kansas history Saturday as Constitution Hall Topeka hosted an event commemorating the 1855 Topeka Constitutional Co...

Fewer Canadian reenactors in Battle of Plattsburgh commemoration due to international tension

The Battle of Plattsburgh commemoration begins tomorrow, but organizers say international tensions are keeping Canadian reenactors from participating this year.

Mort la révolution! Why UK film loves a failed rebellion

Paul Greengrass’s Peasants’ Revolt epic, The Uprising, is just the latest in a long line of movies depicting an unsuccessful attempt at remaking the nationThe British are perverse....

The Revolutionaries Review: A Bollywoodish Tribute to Freedom Fighters

The Revolutionaries is a period drama Continue reading ...

What happened when, back then?

It’s been a fascinating year as the nation celebrates America’s independence. An important part of that celebration has been learning about North Carolina’s often-neglected role in...

Ceremony planned for soldiers killed in Revolutionary War battle on Lake Champlain

Services will be held Tuesday at the Saratoga National Cemetery for Continental Army soldiers killed 250 years ago.