"To love our country at this moment is not to excuse its failures, but to insist on its full potential." Well said!

Fire and Freedom by edited by Thomas S. Wermuth, Devin Lander, Jennifer Lemak, and Robert Chiles. foreword by Russell Shorto | Hardcover | Cornell University Press More than two hundred and fifty years after the revolution began, Fire and Freedom invites readers to rediscover America's journey to independence. Showcasing New York's central role in the revolution...

I'm in this new volume from Cornell Press, full of really interesting essays about New York and the Revolution: www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

Mercedes Peters, wearing a jean jacket and long dress, speaks to a full room in the Alden R. Clark Theatre. Her presentation can be seen on the screen at the front of the room: "'She didn't leave anybody out': Rita Smith, Mi'kmaw Family, and the Coming Together of Glooscap First Nation."

We're extremely grateful to have hosted the brilliant Mi'kmaw historian Mercedes Peters last Friday. It was a full house at the NB Sports Hall of Fame, where - in a lovely coincidence - Mercedes' dad Jason Peters is honoured for his contributions to Indigenous sports!

In Springsteen’s words: everybody has a Hungary heart

As always, your help is invaluable. The interlibrary loan people here probably can't stand me!! THANK YOU!

THANK YOU FOR THIS SUGGESTION!!!

Hi (again) early America crew: I'm a little stuck on an idea and would love some suggestions. I want to read more about extended kinship networks in the colonies. How did relatives provide for orphaned and fatherless the children of brothers/sisters/cousins/etc.? As always, thanks!!

Given its recent prominence, we are particularly interested in publishing 1000-2000 word reflections on Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt's documentary miniseries, "The American Revolution." If you or someone you know would like to start the conversation, please be in touch!

We continue to solicit essays, in a variety of forms, from scholars, public history practitioners, and students of the American Revolution. See our ongoing call for papers here: journals.h-net.org/America250/a...

I'd appreciate a boost from all my Early America friends:
The 2nd volume of "Remembering the Revolution at 250" has published! 🥳

It features a great article by Chris Minty and Nadine Delia exploring the near absence of the Loyalists from British public memory.
journals.h-net.org/America250/i...

And his son got a measure of revenge and vindication by publishing his histories!

Loyalists in the Siege and Evacuation of Boston, with Dr. Patrick G O’Brien (episode 349) - HUB History: Boston history podcast What does it mean to lose your home to a war you hoped would never come? In the popular imagination, the American Revolution is a black and white story of “Good Patriots” versus “Bad British,” but the...

Last week, the people of Boston celebrated 250 years since the British evacuated the peninsula. But what about those forced to flee with them? Thanks to Nikki and Jake at @hubhistory.com for the invitation to discuss the "other side" of Evacuation Day..

www.hubhistory.com/episodes/loy...

Heartbreak on the Colonial Front: Women’s Writing, the Seven Years War, and Humanity in the Archive By Thomas Lecaque This article is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Patrick Lecaque, 1/15/1949-10/11/2025, who taught his son the joy of history, of research, of discovery, and to find the individuals…

A powerful look at how women’s writing during the Seven Years’ War reveals the raw emotion, loss, and humanity often hidden in colonial archives. A moving reminder that behind every global conflict are intimate stories worth remembering. @tlecaque.bsky.social ageofrevolutions.com/2026/03/02/h...

Boston's Independence Day: Evacuation Day at 250 (episode 348) - HUB History: Boston history podcast 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, and here in Boston Independence Day comes early, on a holiday we celebrate every year on March 17 as Evacuation Day.  In the early months of ...

250 years ago today, Massachusetts won its independence as the British evacuated Boston. Listen to our latest podcast to learn about the unlikely Continental successes that added up to a nearly miraculous victory.

www.hubhistory.com/episodes/bos...

Utility Infielders for Hire – AHA History majors build successful careers across a wide range of fields.

Versatile, adaptable, and ready to step into many roles. In #AHAPerspectives, AHA director of teaching and learning Brendan Gillis argues that history majors are the utility infielders of the workforce baseball team. 🗃️

The Marblehead merchant John Sparhawk explaining why he did not store proscribed goods in 1769 as required by non-importation really demonstrates the humanity of it all. "Importing goods was the only means I had of supporting myself and my family;—which I tho’t was as much as my country did demand.”

Here in FL, a guy in an F150 cut me off for a parking spot. I got a look at him, found him in the store, and struck up a "conversation" about the historical origins of the "join or die" bumpersticker he had and why it doesn't mean what he thinks.

He'll think twice before cutting someone off again.

Getting shown up in the arena of elite impunity by *the British monarchy* is an incredible “America at 250!” achievement

2026 Olympic Games: Mitch Marner wins it for Canada in win-or-go-home hockey quarterfinal | CBC

2026 Olympic Games: Mitch Marner wins it for Canada in win-or-go-home hockey quarterfinal #TeamCanada #Canada 🍁

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This is very interesting. Thanks! I'll send you the letter I have from Sewall to Robie informing him he's being appoint JotP. It's kind of interesting because he explains the advantage of being one, which seems to be political during the colonial crisis. Thanks for your help!

Thomas Robie of Marblehead, MA. Appointed by Hutchinson. I'm pretty sure the main reason he wanted this position was because JotP were exempt from militia training? It's unclear to me whether he actually does anything as JotP?? I haven't seen any records of it.

!! Thanks, Keith. I will be following this closely. Yes, there is *nothing* on this position.

Hi! I'd love to hear about what you find. One of the loyalists I study uses his connection to his cousin, MA attorney General, Jonathan Sewall, to get appointed JotP in 1770. Like you, I can find NOTHING about what this means other than reading the manuals!

I've stooped to a new low to fight back: drinking Celsius...

For more than a century, Canadians have seen something of themselves in the sport of hockey. Canada's Game by Andrew C. Holman looks at hockey's ability to reflect Canadian identity.

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DeAdder cartoon Gordie Howe "elbows up"

#CanadaSky🇨🇦

Yeah. I'll never understand (or maybe I do?) how the Christian Right idolizes a guy who sings: "Young ladies, young ladies, I like ’em underage, see. Some say that’s statutory / But I say it’s mandatory / My story ain’t that complex, two forties and a Rolex.” The nation has lost it's collective mind

Credit where credit is du though: the son of a wealthy car dealer masquerading as a country-rock icon lip syncing his way through the snowflake halftime show is pretty on brand marketing for MAGA. Props to Kid Rock and Co.

Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:

“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”

Kid Rock Mocked for Lip Syncing Through MAGA Super Bowl Stunt The country rock star headlined Turning Point USA’s MAGA-fied Super Bowl halftime show.

You mean to tell me it was all a farce? 🫢

www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/kid...