If the gunfire at Lexington and Concord was the “shot heard round the world,” the phrases in the Declaration of Independence were the words read around the world. In the Declaration, Thomas Jefferson declared America an independent nation, rooting his ideas in political theory and justifying them with a list of grievances.[1] After the Declaration was […]
Patriots & Redcoats is a card game of hidden identities and social deduction that plays in 20 minutes. In it, 4–10 players take on the roles of the Americans fighting to win independence and the British fighting to stop the rebellion. Watch out—there are spies and turncoats among you, and war by its nature can take […]
Spies and Deserters is an exciting new novel by Martin R. Ganzglass that depicts real life experiences during the Revolutionary War. It follows eighteen-year-old Will Stoner, a lieutenant in General Henry Knox’s artillery regiment, and his friend, Private Adam Cooper, an African American in the Marblehead Mariners, from the bleak, disease ridden camp at Valley […]
The Fort Plain Museum, in the heart of upstate New York, is proud to announce its Third Annual Conference on the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley–the 2017 conference features more authors, more days and more events. Click here to register. The Mohawk played a key role in the struggle for American independence. Discover the area’s […]
Mark your calendars! The grand opening celebration of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is March 23-April 4, 2017, officially launching the impressive new museum that replaces the Yorktown Victory Center. Through comprehensive indoor exhibits and outdoor living history, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown offers a truly national perspective, conveying a sense of the transformational […]
Journal of the American Revolution (JAR) has just finalized its 2017 advertising rates. Companies interested in reaching thousands of enthusiastic history consumers in a short amount of time can request a media kit by submitting this form. Our online magazine boasts an impressive archive of more than 1000 articles (authored by 150+ expert writers) and continues to […]
The must-attend American Revolution conference of 2017 is being hosted by America’s History, LLC, one of the nation’s leading history tour and conference companies. The conference will take place the weekend of March 24-26, 2017, at the Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia. Friday, March 24 to Sunday, March 26, 2017 (conference begins at 6:30 […]
The Swamp Fox Rides Again: Francis Marion’s War in South Carolina Thursday, October 27 (7 p.m.) to Sunday, October 30 (5 p.m.) Led by Charles B. Baxley HQ: Georgetown, SC [Click here to register] Many of us will remember the stirring adventures of the “Swamp Fox” portrayed by Leslie Neilson in Walt Disney’s episodic series […]
The Fort Plain Museum, in the heart of upstate New York, is proud to announce its Second Annual Conference on the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley–the 2016 conference features more authors, more days and more events. Click here to download the flyer, the registration form or the schedule. The Mohawk played a key role in the struggle […]
The must-attend American Revolution conference of 2016 is being hosted by America’s History, LLC, one of the nation’s leading history tour and conference companies. The conference will take place the weekend of March 18-20, 2016, at the Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia. Friday, March 18 (7 pm) – Sunday, March 20 (Noon) Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands […]
If early American history is your beat, a trip to Musgrove Mill State Historic Site outside of Clinton, S.C., will likely give you a fresh, first-hand perspective on the Revolutionary War and the upper South Carolina militia forces that fought in it. The Battle of Musgrove Mill, which took place on August 19, 1780, was […]
Walk Where Battles Were Fought and Heroes Were Forged The Ninety Six National Historic site is an area of unique historical significance. There is always curiosity as to the origin of the name Ninety Six. There are several legends surrounding how Ninety Six got its name but the most popular one is a romanticized legend […]
Mount Vernon is proud to serve as the 2015 conference host and co-sponsor for the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)’s Annual Conference on the American Revolution. Other partner organizations include the Richard Lounsbery Foundation and Friends of Hermione – Lafayette in America. This conference will highlight the well-known alliance between the United States and […]
The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, home of the George Washington Leadership Institute, is proud to host George Washington’s Yorktown: From Mount Vernon to Victory, June 6-7, 2015. Join us for a two-day tour and battlefield excursion experience that highlights the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of the Yorktown […]
The Fort Plain Museum, in the heart of upstate New York, is proud to announce its “First Annual Conference on the American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley.” The Mohawk played a key role in the struggle for American independence. Discover the area’s rich history and attend an exciting new conference that will take place Friday, Saturday […]
The must-attend American Revolution conference of 2015 is being hosted by America’s History, LLC, one of the nation’s leading history tour and conference companies. The conference will take place the weekend of March 20-22, 2015, at the Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia. Friday, March 20 (7 pm) – Sunday, March 22 (Noon) Colonial […]
Journal of the American Revolution welcomes Cornell University Press as its newest advertiser, promoting two new Revolutionary War titles: For Fear of an Elective King George Washington and the Presidential Title Controversy of 1789 by Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon [PURCHASE] In the spring of 1789, within weeks of the establishment of the new federal government based on […]
American Revolution Round Tables (ARRTs) are devoted to the study of all aspects of the American Revolution and Revolutionary War. Composed of historically-minded individuals, each ARRT provides a forum for the exploration, discussion, and sharing of knowledge about this critical period of our country’s history. All are welcome to join in this enlightening and enjoyable […]
The path of America’s struggle for Independence was heavily traversed through the beautiful vistas, pasture land, and streams of the Mohawk Valley Region. Nearly 300 battles were fought during the American Revolution, and almost 100 of these contests were fought on New York soil. At MohawkValleyHistory.com you can explore Central New York’s rich history and […]
The must-attend American Revolution conference of 2014 is being hosted by America’s History, LLC, one of the nation’s leading history tour and conference companies. The conference will take place the weekend of March 21-23, 2014, at the Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia. Friday, March 21 (7 pm) – Sunday, March 23 (Noon)Colonial Williamsburg […]
Unending Passions: The Knox Letters, by Pamela Murrow, is a remarkable collection of never before transcribed personal letters between Revolutionary War Major General Henry Knox and his wife Lucy Flucker Knox. Purchase the book for $19.99 at Amazon.com. Knox married Lucy Flucker, a charming young girl from a staunch Tory family. By marrying Henry Knox […]
