“Remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.” –Abigail Adams to her husband John, March 1776 In the era of revolution, women often lacked access to formal education and were often excluded from commenting on the philosophy of...

The patriot militia at the Battle of Bunker Hill was made up of roughly 2,500 to 4,000 men, mostly farmers and merchants. Among them were 150 patriots of color. These Black and Native American men contributed greatly that day in the fight against highly trained...