New Article
International Affairs
February 24, 2022 - Full scale invasion of the soveriegn nation of Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian troops entering from the west, north, and south causes mass migration from Ukraine, and propels western nations, including the United States, to send hundreds of millions of dollars in humanitarian and military aid to the non-NATO country.
-
2022
-
Read More
Become Our Patron
Check out how you can support our mission to write, video, research, and provide you with additional articles within the Timeline of American History and profiles of historic sites by checking out our Patreon page. Pay what you want, cancel at any time, and you can become our patron of history. Get special benefits, including FREE books and early access tiers. Read some great history articles. And just plain THANKS! It isn't easy to fight ROBOT HISTORY that's now being fed us.
-
$2 and Up
-
Patreon Page
Sponsor this page for $500 per year. Your banner can fill the space above. Click to Reserve your ad.
Spotlight on Lesser Known History
Museum of the American Revolution
For years, historians at various American Revolution museums could not find an appropriate place to build the Museum of the American Revolution. It was first thought that it would be a great addition at Valley Forge, but there were controversies there about the site, as well as whether a museum covering the whole war was best at a specific historic location. Eventually, the site for the museum was chosen with an exchange of land from the Park Service at Independence National Historical Park to use the site of the old Visitor Center. Since 2017, that is where the spectacular Museum of the American Revolution has been located; the only museum devoted to the entire American Revolution. It even has George Washington's original tent as its most special exhibit. With the 250th anniversary of the battles already underway, what a great place to learn about the timeline of the eight year war.
Minute Walk in History
Battle of Brandy Station 160
If there was one, almost all cavalry battle, that won the praise and confidence of the Union Army, it was the Battle of Brandy Station in June 1863. From the silence of morning dew to the melee of men on horse, the battle raged for fourteen hours. It would occur just prior to the Battle one month later at Gettysburg, it proved that the Union cavalry could go toe to toe with Confederate cavalry. Take a walk and talk across this wonderfully preserved land with narration and talks by the spectacular rangers of Culpeper county. My thanks to them and all.
Timeline of the Month
Timeline 1980's
Prosperity comes again and the Cold War ends. Plus there's Olympic triumphs and controversy, the personal computer age born, and a Supreme Court justice with a difference.
-
Timeline 1980's
-
Read More
Historic Site of the Month
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument is a great respite if your vacation includes Las Vegas just north, and a great place to visit non bright lights anytime to renew your spirit. It has been that refuge for thousands of years by the Native American tribes of the area, calling it Spirit Mountain in English, but Avi Kwa Ame in their native tongue. It is a sacred place, one that should still be reverered, and that is why President Biden designated it a National Monument during his years in office on March 21, 2023. It has over five hundred thousand acres to explore, by trail, to look for remnants of heritage, reaching back to the original ceremonial days or forward to Hollywood stars and cattle ranches.
New Article
Sports
On April 14, 2019, Tiger Woods wins his 15th Major at the Masters after eleven years without a victory in one of the four major golf tournaments. On October 28, 2019, Woods ties Sam Snead for the most PGA Tournament victories in a career with 82.
-
2019
-
Read More
Fan Favorite
British Rule
October 7, 1763 - King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, limiting the westward expansion of the American colonies.
History Notes
Youtube
Check out our Minute (or more) Walks in History now on our own America's Best History Youtube channel. Watch, Like, Subscribe so you know when we post another. We are growing at leaps and bounds with interesting stories from anniversary programs for Civil War events to historic homes and national parks.
Subscribe to ABH Youtube
Staff Notes
Staff Notes - New content on the way, including more pop out details in our American History Timeline section. We also wanted to thank our readers for pushing America's Best History to new viewer heights. Since we started, over 16 million people have checked us out. Thanks!!!!
Official Souvenirs
Check out the official souvenirs of America's Best History on some of the best historic sites and national parks of the United States at our partners at Teepossible.
-
Souvenirs
-
Buy
Timeline Book
Help your child learn the timeline of American history. Buy the ABH Timeline Book, Second Edition that explains the most important events in USA history in chronological order and help them get a perspective of the whens and whys. Now in paperback, ebook, and pdf formats.
IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD LINK for ebook and PDF versions. On sale now for $5.99 at both America's Best History or Amazon.com.
-
Timeline Book
-
Buy
Historic Site News and Info
Battlefield Preservation
Even in these difficult times, work continues on preserving the battlefields of the Civil War, American Revolution, and the War of 1812. The amazing work of the Battlefields Trust is currently attempting to preserve land at Gaines Mill and Cold Harbor, what some think is the most important land to be preserved at those locations. Check them out.
To keep updated on history news, preservation efforts, and what's new at America's Best History, join our social media fans at Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, or Pinterest.
