The story of that epic night during the War of 1812 and the restoration that followed ... of the White House show how the layers of American history live side by side, every day, with our ongoing ...
Wilcox Road is named for Amos Willcox, another militia veteran and local landowner. Unlike many members of the militia, Amos ...
Insights Some generals went on to become President of the United States.  All of the generals became well-known because of ...
Since its original construction in 1800, the building has undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate the ...
American Francis Scott Key awoke on the morning of Sept. 14, 1814, to find that "our flag was still there" after horrific ...
Every year the city of Plattsburgh commemorates a turning point in the War of 1812 with a weekend festival dedicated to bringing history alive.
Called one of the best-kept secrets of the region, Dunvegan’s Glengarry Pioneer Museum is celebrating its 15th rendition of ...
The origins of voting outside the polling place in the U.S. date back to 1813.
Living history reenactors will be converging on the Glengarry Pioneer Museum in Dunvegan September 21-22 to recreate life as ...
The public is invited to witness a historical procession September 21 at Rice’s Hotel/ Hughlett’s Tavern (RHHT), 73 Monument Place, Heathsville, as part of the Heathsville Farmers Market. At 11 a.m., ...
On Sept. 7, 1813, according to the most cited—and Congressionally approved—account, the United States gets its nickname, ...