Independence Declared, Royal Authority Collapses, and a New Nation Emerges (June in History)
Independence Declared, Royal Authority Collapses, and a New Nation Emerges As summer began, the American Revolution entered a decisive new phase. British forces assembled for a massive campaign against New […]
Independence Gains Momentum, Loyalties Fracture, and Revolution Takes Shape (May in History)
May 1776: Independence Gains Momentum While War Expands As May unfolded, the movement toward independence accelerated dramatically. Congress encouraged colonies to establish new governments, Virginia instructed its delegates to seek […]
Momentum Builds, Tensions Rise, and Independence Draws Near (April in History)
April 1776: Momentum Builds, Tensions Rise, and Independence Draws Near As spring arrived, so too did a turning point in the Revolution. With Boston secured, attention shifted to New York—the […]
March 1776: Victory in Boston and a War Recast (March in History)
March 1776: Victory in Boston and a War Recast March 1776 marked one of the Revolution’s first major turning points. After months of stalemate, bold positioning and relentless pressure forced […]
February 1776: Preparation, Pressure, and the Path to Breakaway
February 1776: Preparation, Pressure, and the Path to Breakaway February 1776 was a month of preparation and growing conviction. As the Continental Army strengthened its position around Boston, leaders across […]
The Road to Independence on the March to Destiny
December 1775: Winter Hardship, Bold Gambles, and the Long Road to Independence As winter tightened its grip, the war expanded in both geography and consequence. From the frozen lakes of […]
Battlefield Looks Forward to a Refurbished Future
Battlefield Looks Forward to a Refurbished Future BATTLEFIELD RESTORATION: Reconstruction of the Saw Mill Road (seen here in an artist’s rendering) is just one of many upgrades, including a new […]
This Month in Revolutionary History: Key Moments from November
November 1775: A Month of Escalation, Resolve, and Reckoning As autumn deepened, the American colonies found themselves pulled further into the gravity of revolution. Hopes for reconciliation dimmed, armies pushed […]
This Month in Revolutionary History: Key Moments from October
Following the Road to Independence—One Day at a Time The month of October 1775 saw the Revolution deepen in both resolve and peril. The colonies faced betrayal, brutal British attacks, […]
Press Release: “Replanting History” — Clarke Apple Orchard to Return to Princeton Battlefield
“Replanting History” — Clarke Apple Orchard to Return to Princeton Battlefield Princeton Battlefield Restoration: The historic apple orchard that stood on the William Clarke farm — the very land where […]