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The Midnight Ride That Almost Wasn't: The Other Rider of 1775
As we approach the USA 250th, discover how a little-known patriot, not Paul Revere, first sounded the alarm that sparked the Revolution in April 1775.
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George Washington’s Love of Ice Cream and the Flavor of Freedom
Discover how George Washington’s surprising fondness for ice cream offers a fresh view on the Father of Our Country as we approach the USA’s 250th Anniversary.
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Everyday Colonial Life: Food, Fashion, and Fun in Early America
Get an inside look at daily life in Colonial America—what our ancestors ate, wore, and did for work and fun. Discover how ordinary folk shaped the nation we celebrate at the USA 250th.
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The Midnight Rider You’ve Never Heard Of: Sybil Ludington and America’s Hidden Heroes
Discover the untold story of Sybil Ludington, a teenage patriot whose midnight ride rivaled Paul Revere’s, on the road to the USA’s 250th Anniversary.
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From Gridiron to Glory: The NFL Lineman Who Became America's Most Decorated WWII Lieutenant
A Barrel, a Patriot, and a Prank: The Great Gunpowder Plot of 1775
Did a Bostonian outwit the British using an empty barrel and a dash of mischief? Discover a humorous tale from the Revolution that proves wit wins wars.
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Undercover Patriots: Spies and Secrets of the American Revolution
From invisible ink to secret codes, discover how Revolutionary War spies risked all for freedom. Celebrate the USA 250th by honoring their hidden heroes.
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Native Americans and the Revolution: Their Role in the USA’s Founding Era
As the USA turns 250, reflect on the critical—often overlooked—roles Native American tribes played during the Revolution and in shaping our nation’s early history.
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From Liberty Bell to Paul Revere’s Lantern: The Unexpected Travels of American Relics
As the USA 250th nears, discover the journeys of the Liberty Bell and other founding-era artifacts that shaped—and survived—America’s earliest days.
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