many Massachusetts colonists were spoiling to fight for their right to bear arms. The stage was set for the first battles of the American Revolution.

Even though the Revolutionary War was and is one of the most important events in the history of the United States, it has relatively rarely been imagined on-screen. Perhaps this is because the ...

"The American Revolution" from Ken Burns will debut on PBS Sunday, November 16. It airs for six consecutive nights.

The exhibit, starting later this year, represents the first time the two iconic objects have been displayed side-by-side.

It’s a celebration for the centuries as Massachusetts commemorates 250 years of its central role in American independence.

At one time or another, the British Army occupied all the major population centers in the United States – including New York City for more than seven years. “The American Revolution has always ...

The Concord Museum stewards one of the largest and most significant collections of objects directly linked to the events of April 19, 1775 - the day “the shot heard round the world” ignited the ...