Cassandra A. Good

Delivered 250 years ago, the famous oration marked the Henry’s influence. The politician also served in key roles in Virginia’s state government.

Ask George Washington.

How family political dynasties in America came to be.

Likely the child of Martha's son from her first marriage, William Costin used his position to advocate for D.C.'s free Black community.

Americans don't need to rely on legends to tell the stories of women in the Revolution.

A historian assesses Donald Trump’s claim that the first president faced his own allegations of sexual assault.

Even the most mundane of objects associated with the Founding Father have a story.