As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, here's what to know about watching Fourth of July celebrations on TV ...

Nestled in the heart of South Haven's maritime district, the Michigan Maritime Museum invites visitors to dive into ...

To most Americans, the War of 1812 is the "forgotten war." Its mention conjures images from a short list: The burning Capitol; Francis Scott Key writing poetry during the bombardment of Fort ...

Much of Mackinac Island was designated as a national park in 1875, but it proved to be too expensive for the government to ...

For 54 years the patriotic pipers have been a regular presence at parades around the July 4 holiday and other summer events.

The Declaration of Independence is full of promise and a few mysteries. A rare copy of it ended up at The Henry Ford Museum ...

The battle site, Riverbend Park, has a history of human habitation dating back 5,000 years. The Second Seminole War was part ...

While you're enjoying this year's July 4 festivities, take pride in the rich history and traditions that make Independence ...

War between the U.S. and Great Britain was declared in June 1812. The Americans made plans to invade Canada, but their first attempt was stopped on Oct. 13 at the Battle of Queenston Heights.

On August 16, 1812 General Hull had surrendered Fort Detroit to the mass of 1,800 British troops. This nearly bloodless siege, seven had been killed, had been met with criticism over the years.

The Battle of Stoney Creek happened on June 6, 1813, midway through the War of 1812. The British had lost Fort George and Niagara-on-the-Lake, and retreated to Burlington Heights, now Dundurn ...