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The Battle of White Plains
On October 28, 1776, British and Hessian troops captured Chatterton Hill, forcing another American withdrawal. Follow Washington’s retreat through New York and explore how White Plains became associated with Sleepy...
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Salem and the Witch Trials of 1692
Follow the Salem witch trials from the first accusations to the long effort to clear the victims’ names. With recommendations from the Salem Witch Museum team, this guide connects the...
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The Battle of Long Island
Less than two months after Congress declared the thirteen colonies independent, George Washington faced the task of defending one of America's most important cities against a British force of unprecedented...
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The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
A strategic stronghold, an early American victory, and the artillery that helped shape the course of the Revolution. On the morning of May 10, 1775, before the day had fully...
