Valley Forge Park Preserves A Crucible Of The American Revolution

Valley Forge is a testament to the dedication of the thousands who sacrificed themselves for liberty, their homeland, and their posterity.

250 Years After Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, We Could Really Use Some

It speaks to the power of Common Sense that its author could articulate a series of circumstances that played out surprisingly accurately over the centuries.

American Identity Isn’t Just A ‘Creed,’ It’s A People And A Place

If America is to survive, we must stop defending a 'proposition' and start defending a home.

Without George Washington, America Wouldn’t Have A 250th Birthday

No one looms larger in the story of our nation's struggle for independence than George Washington, who today seems almost mythical.

‘E Pluribus Unum’ Means That We’re One People, Not A ‘Nation Of Immigrants’

The U.S. is not for everyone. To keep the founding fathers' vision alive, it must be exclusive. We are not open to all comers.

NYT Journos Just Can’t Wrap Their Heads Around Why Americans Love Cowboys

It proves that they don't really know anything about America.

The American Revolution Is About To Experience The ‘Ken Burns Effect’

As our nation nears its 250th birthday, Ken Burns’ miniseries should give us a newfound appreciation for the sacrifices of our ancestors.

Yes, There Is Such A Thing As A Heritage American

Remembering the particular cultural heritage of the Founding keeps us anchored in a uniquely American identity — one the left is desperate to destroy.

American Heritage Is No Myth, It’s The Source Of Our Liberty And Peace

A shared American identity and cultural heritage isn’t some nativist delusion, it’s the only reason we’re not a collection of warring tribes.