During the U.S. civil war (1861-1865) there was talk of forceable American annexation of Canada because of British support ...

The centuries-old city of St. Augustine is an enduring reminder of Spain’s long history in Florida, going back generations ...

Historians and reenactors will be celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga.The 1775 ...

Step back in time at The Fort House built from stones from Fort Ticonderoga in Putnam Station, Washington County ...

At the very locations where events unfolded, “No Quarter!,” a three-day immersive experience will transport visitors back to the dawn of the American Revolution to celebrate the 250th ...

The U.S. Army Center of Military History launches the Army History Trails website today, a multimedia history experience showcasing ...

The annual celebration’s start time was moved to 11:30 a.m., in a bid to curb excessive rowdiness and overcrowding.

But this did not stop American patriots from attempting to rally support for their cause in Canada. In May 1775 the American capture of Fort Ticonderoga, in upstate New York, spurred an invasion of ...

You know about the leprechauns and the Irish and the pot of gold, but did you know that St. Patrick's Day has another historical significance in America?

Historic giants, like Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen, were in the raiding party that attacked Fort Ticonderoga just a few weeks after the American Revolution began in Massachusetts. They launched ...