On Sept. 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia, calling for a boycott of British goods ...

In a move of profound symbolic and practical importance, the Continental Congress formally adopted “United States of America” as the official name of the new nation.

This month, The Mark Twain House & Museum will be marking the 150th anniversary of the Clemens Family's National Historic Landmark home with a day-long community celebration. The event will be held on ...

In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain. In 1826, in one of history's notable coincidences, former U.S. Presidents John ...

Jefferson began his draft with, “A Declaration of the Representatives of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in General Congress ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States. However, all ...

The exemplar brigadiers mostly stand out for their battlefield elan and resilience, while the major generals represent the ...

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final approval of the Declaration of Independence. Viewed now as patriots by Americans, ...

Members of the John Guild Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, attended the 134th Continental Congress in Washington, D.C., highlighting the organization's ongoing commitment to service and ...

More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened in late June in the nation’s capital for the 134th Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service ...