but they were the ones where colonists eventually pushed back against British rule and designed their own version of government to form the United States. The original thirteen colonies were New ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

The 4 Nations Face-Off rosters were announced in December, the captains were named this week and now the tournament ...

In fact, the state's oldest elementary school was actually the first in all of North America. Founded in 1639, Mather ...

To the south, the outbreak of the American Civil War posed a threat to the safety of the colonies. Some colonial politicians felt the only way to avoid being absorbed by the United States was to ...

As one of the 13 original colonies ... taking place in the state — a landmark event in the history of the United States that reaches its 250th anniversary in 2025. Here's what to know about ...