American Revolution

See a rare Declaration of Independence copy in RI. The Rhode Island history exhibit hits Woonsocket and Newport for America 250.

In September 1778, a fleet of 40 British warships sailed into New Bedford Harbor and burned the city to the ground. As America celebrates 250 years of independence, this is the SouthCoast story you need to know.

Fort Barton in Tiverton blends Revolutionary War history, scenic trails, and Narragansett Bay views, making it a must-visit Rhode Island hidden gem.

The Lexington Minute Men are recruiting new volunteers to reenact historic battles and preserve America’s Revolutionary War history.

Fall River brings Revolutionary War history to life with a free, family-friendly reenactment weekend May 31 to June 1.

Tiverton, Rhode Island's High Hill Point has incredible views of the Sakonnet River and Aquidneck Island, making it an asset to the Colonial Army,

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin attended a dinner party in Middleboro and found his hosts were loyalists to the British Crown.

Adams National Historic Park in Quincy is worth your time.

There can no longer be any doubt that the second American revolution is underway. Members of the majority party came under armed attack in Virginia this morning.  66 year old James T. Hodgkinson of Illinois travelled to Virginia where he opened fire on a group of Republican lawmakers and others who had gathered for baseball practice in advance of a charity game against Democrat lawmakers scheduled

Newspaper editor Robert Barboza has spent years reading about and studying Dartmouth's very interesting past.