New ReviewVisit Monmouth Battle state park in New Jersey to learn about one of the largest battles of the American Revolution.

New ReviewTravel to the Paoli Battlefield Historical Park in Malvern, Pennsylvania to learn about the Paoli Massacre

New ReviewVisit Cliveden Philadelphia to learn about the Battle of Germantown

New ReviewThe Continental Army encamped at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-78 and came out a formidable. Visit Valley Forge National Historical Park to walk these hallowed grounds.

New ReviewVisit Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania to learn how George Washington and the Continental Army won the Battle of Trenton.

In 1759, George Washington married Martha Custis and focused on his life as a plantation owner and politician before becoming a key leader in the American Revolution. His military success and leadership led to his unanimous election as...

The American Revolution cost lives, livelihoods and millions of dollars in cold, hard cash. So how did the fledgling United States generate funds, and what impact did the war have on the U.S. economy?

In the summer of 1786, the first major armed uprising in the newly formed United States began. Shays' Rebellion was a conflict over debt and taxes that would shake the foundations of the U.S. government.

At the time of the American Revolution, enslaved Africans made up a fifth of the population of the Thirteen Colonies. Though they were initially barred from taking part in the war, eventually thousands did. But what part did they play...

The American Revolutionary War pitted determined colonists against an experienced British Army. Meet the military leaders who played pivotal roles on both sides.

Women in the Revolutionary War did more than manage the homefront – they spied, wrote influential works, and fought for future rights.

The American Revolution wasn’t just a fight between American colonists and Great Britain. France, Spain, and the Netherlands backed the rebels through financial and military assistance.

This video uncovers the surprising truth behind the famous Battle of Bunker Hill, explaining how most of the fighting took place on Breed’s Hill. It explores the errors made by both American and British forces, and why this American...

Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.

Charles Willson Peale was not just a painter; he was also a soldier, politician, and educator. His life and work offer us a vivid snapshot of Revolutionary America and its heroes.

Julia Stockton Rush's letters offer a unique glimpse into the lives of women during the American Revolution, capturing a nation's birth from a female perspective.

In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?

The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.

With the Patriots at risk of defeat by the British during the American Revolution, Continental Army Commander George Washington relied on the Culper Spy Ring for timely and accurate information about the enemy's intentions.

Born enslaved, James Lafayette became one of the most important Patriot spies of the American Revolution, helping to gather vital information on the British Army. His work helped the United States secure independence.

Benedict Arnold's once-valiant reputation soured as he betrayed the American Revolution for greed. His name now represents dishonor and the dangers of lost trust.

In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?

The story of George Washington’s life and legacy as father of our country.

This remastered edition of the American Revolution has a steadier pace and widescreen conversion.