250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

Mendenhall discusses the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - The Troy Messenger

July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  Dr. Allen Mendenhall, Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in The Sorrell College of Business at Troy University, spoke to the Pike County Republican Women about the historical significance of the event and what it means for the future of the United States.  Mendenhall al is currently a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a visiting…

Ft. Ticonderoga to commemorate 1st Revolutionary War victory

FORT TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (WTEN) - The Revolutionary War began 250 years ago outside Boston. While the battles Lexington and Concord are getting much of the attention, a little known battle will be remembered for being the first American victory of the war. Fort Ticonderoga in Essex County on the south end of Lake Champlain will be hosting a series of re-enactments to commemorate the capture of the Fort from British control. The day event begins on…

History column: America’s 250th celebration begins — and it’s all Philadelphia – Metro Philadelphia

It’s been 250 years since the American Revolution began around the fields of Lexington and Concord during a clash between American Militia and King George III’s British regulars—with a shot heard not only around America’s colonies — but also around the globe. No doubt how King George III would handle his restless colonists would be a point of interest for many other established nations around the world. But other nations were also interested in …

On the Hinge of History – Michael Auslin

While the combatants’ blood surely boiled when the first shot rang out in the misty dawn on Lexington Green, almost exactly 250 years ago, many also likely felt a disbelief, if not horror, that things had come to this pass. It must have seemed to most on both sides that, in ways large and small, the descent into what was a civil war was not foreordained and could have been avoided with but some luck and wisdom.  On the semiquincentennial of the …

American Revolution re-enactment slated at Julian orchard for battle’s 250th anniversary

History buffs are expected to converge on Julian April 26-27 to participate in a re-enactment of the battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the start of the American War of Independence in 1775. The event, known as Revolution in the Orchard, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of those historic battles in the fields of Julian Farm and Orchard. Volunteer historians and re-enactors will share living history of the American War of Independ…

Liberty Tree ceremony marks 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington set for this Saturday

A Liberty Tree dedication will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the Veteran's Pavilion at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park to commemorate the Battle of Lexington for its 250th anniversary.