The end of the Vietnam War, 50 years ago, also helped wind down an extraordinary era of protest music.

Historians around the state are revisiting the nation's origin story with fresh eyes, centering on communities that have ...

Last month, the Richmond museum opened its exhibition, “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation,” with an array ...

Before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, exhibitions and events in many states offer a ...

Paul Revere embarked upon his famous midnight ride on April 18, 1775, dashing from Boston toward Lexington and Concord to ...

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, let’s not lose sight of the elements of what it means to be ...

Two-hundred-and-fifty years ago, on April 19, 1775, British troops faced off against colonial militias in the Massachusetts ...

As Americans commemorate the 250th anniversary, there’s a growing push to reflect on how they remember the Revolution and not just through a militaristic lens.

As the 250th anniversary of America’s independence approaches, the president is moving to put his stamp on how the nation’s ...

The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be traced in the historic flags ...

Kim Russo, the chief executive of D.C.’s George Washington University Hospital, is leaving her position days before a new hospital she helped spearhead opens in an underserved part of the city.

The request was more patrols from Park Police on the parkways that are in or approach the District: George Washington Parkway, Suitland Parkway and B.W. Parkway," Bowser said.