Jane Calvert champions John Dickinson, a key but often overlooked figure of the Revolutionary War era, arguing against his portrayal as a hesitant naysayer. Dickinson, known as the "Penman of the Revolution," advocated for gradual independence and legal protections for vulnerable Americans, contributing significantly before and after the Declaration of Independence.
Historical reenactors portraying George Washington and other Revolutionary War figures are experiencing high demand across the US as America approaches its 250th birthday. They believe Washington's message of national unity is especially relevant amid today's political divisions.
Pvt. John Pumphrey, a Continental Army soldier who died in 1780, has been identified through DNA analysis of his skeletal remains. A distant relative, Nancy White, was shocked by the discovery, which was made possible by FHD Forensics and the University of South Carolina.
Archaeologists in Boston discovered musket balls, gun flints, and evidence of a Revolutionary War-era fortification near the Bunker Hill monument. The artifacts, found during an excavation to learn more about a colonial redoubt, include items potentially used during the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Archaeologists in Boston have discovered definitive evidence of an earthen fort crucial to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Guided by an old map and ground-penetrating radar, the team, led by city archaeologist Joe Bagley, found a defensive ditch built hours before the June 17, 1775 battle, along with musket balls and artifacts likely left by British troops.
Archaeologists have discovered a 1775 ditch and artifacts from the Battle of Bunker Hill at the monument site in Boston. The dig, inspired by an old map, has unearthed musket balls, tea cups, and tobacco pipes, offering a tangible connection to the American Revolution.
