A powerful new documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt is set to premiere ...

2017 Notable Children's Trade Book/Social Studies; Nominatons: 2017 Carter G. Woodson Honors. This engaging book provides a chance for young readers to learn about the death-defying attempts of black ...

The Blandford Historical Society and the Mercy Warren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be dedicating a historic marker to patriot Jethro Jones in Blandford on Saturday, Oct. 11 ...

The Mercy Warren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a roadside marker for Revolutionary War veteran Jethro Jones at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Blair ...

Leslie M. Harris, a professor of history at Northwestern University, is the author of several books about slavery in America. Mention the topic of Black people in the Revolutionary era, and many ...

The American Revolution, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16, and air for six ...

PBS to Launch Largest Outreach Effort in Network’s History, with Filmmaker Events in 25-plus Markets, Station Engagement Across the Country, Extensive Educational Materials, and Partnerships with ...

A parcel of land on an existing Revolutionary War battlefield in Eutawville is being developed into a park to be named after a Revolutionary War soldier and freed African American slave Jim Capers.

The story of America’s founding is one we think we know. This fall, get ready to see the birth of a nation in a whole new light. A landmark television event, “The American Revolution” is set to air on ...

Before the Revolution -- A tale of two Negroes -- Bordering on revolution -- A border drenched in blood -- Buffaloed soldiers -- Black and brown defenders of white supremacy? -- Negroes invade Mexico ...