Washington to divert troops to the north, saying “our army in Canada will fall greatly short of what was intended.” Washington would only reply once he reaches New York, not himself sparing troops but ...

Food and drink have long influenced society, and the beverages of the 13 American colonies were no exception, historian ...

Why were the British Caribbean colonies left out of the Revolution? Slavery explains it. We’ve been learning about the 13 colonies all our lives, so why did no one think to mention the British ...

When it becomes clear that the British won’t win in New England, they set their sights on the South. When the British realize they won’t win in New England, they change their tactics. Instead of ...

When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly two years before the Declaration of Independence, delegates from 12 of the ...

Jan. 2 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1788, Georgia ratified the Constitution, the fourth of the original 13 colonies to do so, and was admitted to the Union. In 1811, Timothy Pickering, a ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - While we celebrate this independence day, it is important to know Georgia’s part in America’s founding. 249 years ago, Georgia was among the original 13 colonies to declare ...

Taverns, public houses and inns served as meeting places before the war and unofficial headquarters during it. Some still stand—including these nine, where you can raise a glass in memory of the ...