American Revolution History Links

The SAR Education Center and Museum

The SAR Education Center and Museum will house galleries and exhibits will highlight the ideals of our patriot ancestors and tell the story of the American Revolution on the world stage. To see the latest update on the plans for this once-in-a-lifetime project see the video below. Gifts of all levels have an impact, and there are still naming opportunities available. We need your help to make the SAR Education Center and Museum a reality in time to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence in 2026. Please consider making a gift to this once-in-a-lifetime project by making a gift to one of the following programs: The Liberty Tree Campaign, 1776 Society or by clicking here!

Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government.

American Battlefield Trust – ‘The Forging of Our Nation’

The Revolutionary War was a war unlike any other — one of ideas and ideals, that shaped “the course of human events.” With 165 principal engagements from 1775-1783, the Revolutionary War was the catalyst for American independence. Our inalienable rights, as laid out in the Declaration of Independence, were secured by George Washington and his army at the Siege of Boston, the American victory at Princeton and the stunning British surrender at Yorktown. Explore the battlefields and personalities from this pivotal time in American history.

Journal of the American Revolution

The Leading Knowledge Source on the American Revolution and Founding Era

Revolutionary War Rarities

The American Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, was a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North American from 1775 to 1783.

Revolutionary War Visitors’ Center – Camden, South Carolina

The Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden tells the story of the real turning point of the Revolution – The Southern Campaign. Discover Friends and Foes of the cause as well as the hard-fought battles by determined patriots with their hearts set on liberty.

The American Revolution Institute

The mission of the American Revolution Institute is to ensure that all Americans understand and appreciate the legacy of the American Revolution — the event that secured our national independence, established our republic, created our national identity, and articulated ideals of liberty, equality, natural and civil rights, and responsible citizenship that have shaped our nation’s history and will shape the future of the world.

The United States Library of Congress – ‘The American Revolution – U.S. History Primary Source Timeline

The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library’s vast digital collections in their teaching.