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In Depth: What we’ve learned from American history 250 years later
MARKS THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. THIS YEAR MARKS 250 YEARS SINCE THE HISTORIC BATTLES OF CONCORD AND ...
Fort Ticonderoga pulls out stops for Revolutionary War's 250th
Fort Ticonderoga marks 250 years since Revolutionary War breakthrough with "No Quarter!" weekend launching start of ...
The best green spaces to visit in Greater Boston and beyond
Warmer weather is on the horizon — here are the best outdoors spots near Boston for fresh air and relaxation. The post The ...
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How a Pittsfield tavern contributed to America’s first offensive victory in the Revolutionary War — and why it still matters 250 years later
Two and a half centuries ago, in a Pittsfield tavern, three men discussed plans for a secret raid that would become America’s ...
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Western New York's Fort Niagara celebrates key Revolutionary link
Saturday, the nation commemorates the start of our independence ... fort until 1774. When his regiment left, they all thought they were going back to England, but instead, they were sent to Boston ...
Mass. 250th events will spotlight WMass contributions
While the focus has long been on historic events in Philadelphia and Boston, Massachusetts 250 is calling out watershed times ...
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Centre County plants sapling from a Liberty Tree ahead of America’s 250th birthday
A historian once suggested a Liberty Tree replace Uncle Sam as America’s symbol of identity. Now, Centre County has its own ...
Washington Examiner11d
National Park Week: The state of America’s outdoors
To mark National Junior Ranger Day, Independence National Historic Park ... A jogger trots on a walking trail at the Fort ...
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How the Thirteen Colonies Tried—and Failed—to Convince Canada to Side With Them During the American Revolution
After peaceful attempts at alliance-building stalled, the Continental Army launched an ill-fated invasion of Quebec in June 1775 ...