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The American Revolution dismembered a protestant empire. In the years during and after the war, states disestablished their churc…
Plymouth Plantation occupies a powerful place in American national memory. Think of the First Thanksgiving in 1621; Englishmen es…
In this season of religious renewal, we bring you a story of religious dissent. In 1638, many of King Charles I’s Presbyterian su…
The Prince of Darkness wrought havoc on the souls of seventeenth-century Christians living throughout the Atlantic world. Whether…
Conversations at the Washington Library kicks off Season 5 by exploring the life of a radical populist who never met a revolution…
In November 1800, President John Adams composed a letter to his wife, Abigail, just after he moved into the new White House. He c…
If you know anything about Rachel Jackson, chances are you know her best as Andrew Jackson’s wife. You might also know that Rache…