A Revolutionary War Tour of New York

Historians have put together an app that guides users to significant sites around the city, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.

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N.Y.C. Museum Celebrates the Nation’s 250th Anniversary

The New York Historical plans six exhibitions, all featuring the city as a major player.

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In the Cradle of the American Revolution, Telling History Her Way

A teenager in Lexington, Mass., has for years been teaching people about the battle that started the war 250 years ago this weekend. Her entertaining website has drawn praise and raised eyebrows.

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Trump’s American History Revolution

As the 250th anniversary of America’s independence approaches, the president is moving to put his stamp on how the nation’s story is told, in Washington and beyond.

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Riding Paul Revere’s Route 250 Years Later, Here’s What We Saw

We followed the route of Revere’s famous midnight ride. Along the way we spoke to many Americans who felt a sense of wonder about that April night.

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