Tag: revolutionary war
Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
In 1776, the Founders’ promise of “all men are created equal” remained distant for many. Trace the heroic stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.
The American Revolution began 250 years ago. Here's how it started.
WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka takes a look at what led to the start of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts 250 years ago this week.
The birth of the American Revolution
On April 19, 1775, British troops faced off against colonial militias in the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord, and exchanged fire, setting off America's War of Independence.
The Black patriots who helped build America
Historical interpreter Joe Palumbo shares the powerful legacy of Caesar Robbins, an enslaved man who fought in the American Revolution and later returned home a free man.
The Complicated History of “The Shot Heard Round the World” in Massachusetts
Two towns in Massachusetts are fundamental to American history, but where the official first shot of the American Revolution happened has been debated for centuries. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Recreating Paul Revere's ride from Boston to Lexington, 250 years later
Two actors will portray Paul Revere Friday night as they recreate his ride when he warned Sons of Liberty leaders that the British were coming. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
What Foods Did Americans Eat During The Revolutionary War?
During the Revolutionary War, food was often at the center of the clash between the American colonists and the British. From the Boston Tea Party to coffee riots, Americans used food to express their anger at the British. Others stocked up on rum and Made...
