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Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts including the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.

Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to current global conflicts.

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (April 9)

This day honors those veterans who have served their country while being held captive in enemy territory. The day also honors the family of the prisoners of war and their long and anxious wait to see their family again. Visit the collection.

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Part 4: The Path to Victory

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Part 4: The Path to Victory
After the victory at Saratoga, Patriot and British forces eventually find themselves in a stalemate around New York City with neither side able to achieve any significant victories. Frustrated by lack...
Part 3: The Saratoga Campaign

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Part 3: The Saratoga Campaign
In the summer of 1777, British General John Burgoyne launched the Saratoga Campaign, with the goal of cutting off New England from the rest of the colonies. Burgoyne's plan ultimately fails due to a...
Part 2: The War Begins

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Part 2: The War Begins
The First Continental Congress failed in its attempts to peacefully force Britain to repeal the Coercive Acts. When more British troops are sent to Boston, Massachusetts to restore order, New England...
Part 1: The Road to Revolution

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Part 1: The Road to Revolution
This introductory segment sets the stage for the causes of the American Revolutionary War. To help shoulder the cost of maintaining the British Empire, Parliament imposed a series of taxes on the 13...
The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!

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The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!
The Ninety-Six National Historic Site located in Greenwood, SC was the site of two battles in the American Revolution. This location figured prominently in the Southern Campaign in the American...
Fort Sumter's Flags | Curiosity Trek!

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Fort Sumter's Flags | Curiosity Trek!
Visitors to Fort Sumter National Historical Park have claimed that ghostly faces can be seen in two of Fort Sumter's original battle flags. Nobody knows for sure exactly what these markings are, when...
Major Patrick Ferguson's Cairn | Curiosity Trek!

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Major Patrick Ferguson's Cairn | Curiosity Trek!
Visitors to Kings Mountain National Park may have noticed a grave marker with a massive pile of rocks behind it. What is the story of this unusual monument? This is the grave of Major Patrick Ferguson...
A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!

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A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!
In this episode of Curiosity Trek!, The Georgetown County Museum is proud to showcase an impressive piece of Revolutionary War history- A handwritten letter from Francis Marion, also known as “The...
The Faces of Fort Sumter | Curiosity Trek!

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The Faces of Fort Sumter | Curiosity Trek!
Sometime after the conclusion of the Civil War, some people claimed that ghostly faces can be seen imprinted on two of Fort Sumter’s authentic battle flags which flew over the fort during the Civil...
Francis Salvador | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Francis Salvador | S.C. Hall of Fame
Francis Salvador (1747-1776) was an English-born plantation owner in the colony of South Carolina. He was the first professing Jewish person elected to public office in the colonies when chosen to...
The U.S. Army's Birthday | History In A Nutshell Shorts

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The U.S. Army's Birthday | History In A Nutshell Shorts
The date of June 14th is the birthday of the United States Army! Founded on this day in 1775, the US Army’s origins are traced back to the old Continental Army, which was formed to fight against the...
Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!

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Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!
This is a close up of Lt. George Dixon's $20 gold coin which saved his life at the Battle of Shiloh. The inscription reads: "Shiloh April 6th, 1862 My Life Preserver G.E.D."
B-25C Cockpit | Curiosity Trek!

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B-25C Cockpit | Curiosity Trek!
The B-25 GF-2's cockpit- showing the pilot and copilot positions as well as the instruments. Located just aft of the cockpit is the navigator's compartment.