With the retirement of the USS Simpson, the two century old USS Constitution, is the only active US Navy ship to have sunk an enemy vessel. “Old Ironsides” sank several pirate ships in the First Barbary War and six British vessels in the War of 1812.
Knox General William Howe lowered his spyglass in astonishment. He could not believe what he…
Shackleton's ad, "Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey" is legendary (and unfortunately mythical). But this advertisement…
We would like to invite you to join us on our history tour this year…
Two rival churches at the foot of Plymouth's burial hill - a split between the…
Clark's Island was the first landing spot of the Pilgrims in Plymouth Bay. It remains…
Cromwell at the Battle of Nasby The unthinkable had happened! Englishmen were at war –…
