American history has been largely forged in conflict, starting from the very first days when the Revolution’s first volleys were fired. Suffice it to say, firearms are an integral part of the social ...

A slew of historical reenactments in New York have been canceled — because participants are concerned their muskets could run afoul of a new state gun law. The law, which took effect Sept. 1, ...

Museum curator Nikki Walsh holds up two Revolutionary War musket balls, which are believed to have been fired at the British by colonial militia men, at Minute Man National Historical Park, Monday, ...

CONCORD – Archaeologists in Concord, Massachusetts found five musket balls they say were fired on April 19, 1775 at Minute Man National Historic Park during the event famously known as "The Shot Heard ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As Philadelphia gets ready to celebrate America's birthday, a museum in Old City is welcoming a rediscovered musket that was used during the American Revolutionary War. Monday was ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. During the American War of ...

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - As part of women’s history month, Fort McAllister is honoring military veterans who served long before it was really allowed. “Women with Muskets” is a program to explore ...

Muskets will crack, cannons will roar, and indigo will take center stage as America’s colonial period and the Revolutionary Era come to life during Colonial Day at the Berkeley County Museum and Old ...

Two thick wooden beams inside a Massachusetts museum were pierced over the weekend by a musket ball fired from an antique weapon.Members of the 6th Middlesex County Regiment were practicing Sunday at ...

History buffs and more came out to mark the annual Cedar Bridge Tavern Commemoration on Sunday, Dec. 7. The event re-enacted the last land skirmish of the Revolutionary War and took place at the Cedar ...