American Village

George Washington’s Farewell Address is a valuable primary source that offers teachers effective strategies, including Close Reading, to help students explore its content and enduring impact.

In 1778, women across America took up arms for the revolution. Mary Ludwig Hays – aka Molly Pitcher – took her husband’s place at a cannon during the Battle of Monmouth, becoming a symbol of women’s courage in the fight for independence.

For soldiers on the battlefields of the Revolutionary War, the regimental flag was essential, both as a way of keeping their bearings in the chaos of the fight and a way of projecting their identity.

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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in history. But why was it written, what did it say and what impact did it have?

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.