This Saturday, April 19, marks 250 years since the start of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts. Here's how it started.

In a time when we’re so divided, it could be so helpful and inspirational to go back to our origin story, cut the barnacles ...

This month sees the official launch of the Revolutionary War commemorations — the beginning of a year-and-a-half-long ...

On April 18, as night falls over Boston, Paul Revere will once again race from Boston to warn patriots that British regulars are on their way. This year, the annual reenactment of the midnight ride ...

After years of planning, volunteer committees in Concord and Lexington are chomping at the bit for tens of thousands of ...

The LEX250 Commission is organizing the celebrations and activities surrounding the first shot of the American Revolution.

When colonial-era reenactors gather in June to mark the 250th anniversary of one of the American Revolution’s most ...

Award-winning documentary-maker Ken Burns tells Katty Kay about his unique approach to chronicling history, from the Civil ...

While Charleston & Cowpens were crucial sites during the American Revolution, S.C.'s Midlands also saw some action. Here's a ...

Ken Burns will host a preview of his upcoming "American Revolution" series at Symphony Hall, with clips of the film and ...

On April 18, 1775, two lanterns shined in the steeple of the Old North Church, setting off a historic ride and the<a ...

He wrote influential books exploring the dramatic changes wrought by independence, bringing in overlooked perspectives — what ...