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Originally written by the British to mock American soldiers, ‘Yankee Doodle’ became an anthem of freedom during the Revolutionary War and hereafter.
Sea captain, merchant, and abolitionist, Captain Paul Cuffe dedicated himself to truth and service.
Inviting friends and relatives to join them for the 12 days of Christmas, George and Martha Washington entertained their guests with music, dinner, and parties.
The tradition of decorating an evergreen tree took roots in American culture less than 200 years ago.
Thomas Nelson Jr., one of Virginia’s richest men before the Revolutionary War, chose freedom over his business.
Vowing to forsake tea and British cloth, the Edenton women protested taxation without representation.
Young engineer Tadeusz Kosciuszko aided America’s revolution with diversionary tactics and engineering feats.
Mordecai Sheftall went into prison and debt to help young America.
