In the relationship between humans and raccoons, the black-masked mammals have played many roles Samuel I. Zeveloff The raccoon has long held our fascination, admiration, and even our disdain. Perhaps ...

Patriots’ Day, a commemoration of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first confrontations of the American Revolution – holds historical value as a symbol of American resistance to British ...

The Boston Public Library houses an extraordinary collection of rare and historic documents, including treasured copies of the Declaration of Independence. Central to this collection are several July ...

President Joe Biden posted on Tuesday that “now is the time for all Americans to speak up when history is being erased, books are being banned, and diversity is being attacked.” He’s not necessarily ...

Twelve participating historical sites, museums, and businesses throughout Lebanon County will distribute commemorative wooden ...

The humble $1 bill banknote is likely the most common banknote you'll encounter. But have you ever paused to look beyond the portrait? While it may seem like a simple piece of paper, this U.S.

The National Park Service faced a deadline this week to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures.

Last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting revisionist history and divisive ideologies at our national parks and the Smithsonian museums. Whatever one thinks of the scope ...

President Trump signed an executive order last week aimed at "restoring truth and sanity to American history" through an overhaul of the Smithsonian Institution and historical sites around the U.S.

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