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British troops marched to seize weapons—but the colonists were waiting. What happened next sparked a war that would change the world.
Historians have put together an app that guides users to significant sites around the city, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.
The Benjamin Cooper House's $4 million construction project will add plumbing, electric and exhibits on the building's ...
The documentary is set to broadcast as America this year prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution’s ...
While many learned about the American Revolution as beginning in the Northeast, some may not know Florida's role in the nation's founding.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American ...
Over the years, I have written various posts and articles on the American Revolution and the ideals of the Declaration of ...
Parliament’s Stamp Act tax of the mid-1760s ignited the Anglo-American conflict. Yet, as historians broadly agree, it was ...
The Revolution was one of the most important historical events of the past 2,000 years. It established the world’s most ...
Yes, it will be called, "The American Revolution," which will be out on Nov. 11, 2025. Who is the narrator of the series? As he has in many of Burns' films, it will be narrated by actor Peter Coyote.
KERA Specials. Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein Talk Filmmaking, PBS, and the American Revolution. Special | 23m 18s. Documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss The American Revolution.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts' efforts in the American Revolution, Massachusetts 250, a statewide initiative started by Gov. Maura Healey, is partnering with local ...