When I was growing up in the ’60s in California, Presidents Day wasn’t a thing – though we did honor our two greatest presidents. Feb. 12 was celebrated as Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Ten days later, ...

One British general, after seeing the rebel army in the colonies, was overheard saying, "with a thousand British grenadiers, he would undertake to go from one end of America to the other, and geld all ...

While tales of his copping to chopping a cherry tree were just lore, the nation’s first president did partake of this cherry drink. By Ramin Ganeshram In 1784, George Washington left his Virginia home ...

Jacob Francis, a free Black man from Amwell Township, fought in the Revolutionary War and overcame racism to become a ...

Race did not spread because it was scientifically persuasive. It spread because it served very human interests.” ...

It’s not as crazy as it seems. Bob Crawford has had a history podcast for a decade, and his book, “America’s Founding Son,” ...

Donation Options Search Search Search “Hamilton,” starring Tyler Fauntleroy in the title role, runs at CIBC Theatre in Chicago through April 26, 2026. Photo by Joan Marcus Share It’s been 11 years ...

Gerald "Jerry" File epitomizes disciplined commitment — from the distinguished service of a decorated Marine Corps officer to ...

The Trump administration's campaign to end “wokeness” in the military is reshaping its relationship with U.S. higher ...

A new Hollywood film about the life of Ann Lee was released in UK cinemas on Friday ...

Sybil Ludington's Revolutionary War ride could be either entirely true, or the stuff of myth, depending on who you ask.

Welcome to Friday’s edition of Washington Secrets. Is it still only February? Today, we have our weekly assessment of Donald Trump’s week, a reminder that not all D.C. journalists are beta nerds (or ...