The temptation to cross the line from privateer to pirate was always strong. But Eric Jay Dolin, author of “Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution,” concludes that most American ...

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas-On March 3, 1776 - 250 years ago next week - Commodore Esek Hopkins of the new U.S. Continental Navy sailed to the Bahamian island of New Providence, just 50 nautical miles due west ...

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas—On March 3, 1776 – 250 years ago next week – Commodore Esek Hopkins of the new U.S. Continental Navy sailed to the Bahamian island of New Providence, just 50 nautical miles due west ...

NEWBURYPORT — The Museum of Old Newbury, working in partnership with the Custom House Maritime Museum, Lowell’s Boat Shop and Firehouse Center for the Arts, presents “Revolutionary Privateers at Sea ...

NEW KENT — The Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent County has rebranded itself at the start of what is billed as its biggest horse racing season to date. This year, the track will host a record 48 ...

The New Orleans Privateers committed only two turnovers in the second half and held the UIW Cardinals to 36 percent from the field in a 78-64 win on Monday night at the McDermott Center. Four ...

In Los Angeles, Spanish Colonial homes carry layers of cultural history, and honoring that legacy while making a house feel personal takes a sensitive hand. British-born Indian designer Kiran Rai—who ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Everett Collection) As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the story of American independence invites ...

HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), the parent company of Mid Penn Bank, and 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc. (“1st Colonial”) (OTCPK: FCOB), the parent ...

The Deltaville-based Luna participates in area regattas this past year. It is scheduled to participate in a number of America 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026, including Urbanna Founders Day.

Like the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, the Colonial League boys and girls basketball tournaments will begin with quarterfinal-round games on Friday night. On the girls side, everything is set. On ...