The “Raisin”—short for the River Raisin that runs by the site—recently became the first national battlefield park devoted to the War of 1812. And it’s no Gettysburg, but rather a small ...

However, he did command the Army of the Northwest during the War of 1812. During his service period, he had some notable distinctions and was awarded for his conduct in battle. Zachary Taylor had ...

For people like me, who have got their flags and wars mixed up, I think it should be pointed out that there may have been only one War of 1812 ... engagement at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane ...

The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission  division responsible for preserving the state’s ...

With Louisiana’s militias off fighting in Virginia and Tennessee, the job of defending the Crescent City fell to two forts ...

A two-acre portion of the Barrett Farm, the objective of the British Army on the first day of the American Revolution, has ...

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site and the Sackets Harbor Heritage Committee will recognize Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, April 26, with a "Pike Hike," honoring the life and legacy ...

Lexington and Concord was the first of several battles fought in Massachusetts. One of the nine on our list included Martha's Vineyard.

There are six National Parks within an hour and a half radius of the heart of Washington, D.C., that can be visited on ...

From the bravery of the Massachusetts Minutemen to the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere to the very first battle of the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts was a host for several key happenings during ...