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

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

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 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 was a month of preparation and growing conviction. As the Continental Army strengthened its position around Boston, leaders across

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

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

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,

“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

Following the Road to Independence—One Day at a Time The month of July 1775 marks a crucial period of transformation. The colonies moved from petitions for peace to laying the

Following the Road to Independence—One Day at a Time The month of June was pivotal in 1775, as the American colonies moved from resistance to revolution. Here’s a look at