Inside the steeple of Old North Church and among the Southern Colonies, less familiar stories of the events from 250 years ...

Dozens of relics survived the Battles of Lexington and Concord and tell the stories of the militia who fought that day. Why it matters: Greater Boston residents and history buffs visiting the area ...

The celebration of America’s independence kicks into high gear this weekend.The famous battles of Lexington and Concord will be reenacted on<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

From the bravery of the Massachusetts minutemen to the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere to the very first battle of the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts was a host for several key happenings during ...

In “Shots Heard Round the World,” John Ferling argues that substantial – and secret – aid from France helped the colonists ...

Massachusetts will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. We asked reenactors, historians, and museum directors what lessons Americans can take from the founders.

Saturday marks the 250th anniversary of the first day of the 3,059-day war that birthed the modern world. Commemorating the April 19, 1775, skirmishes at Lexington Green and Concord Bridge begins a ...

A new play brings into high relief the uncanny parallels between both the Revolutionary and Civil War periods and the ...

Longfellow's poem on Paul Revere highlights revolutionary spirit; actual events reveal collective citizen action against ...

Ahead of four local events this week, Ken Burns talks about his star-studded, 12-hour documentary series coming later this ...

Alta Mira Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution members are decorating their lanterns ...

April 19 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, and Boston is hosting a yearlong commemoration ...