We often picture Revolutionary War soldiers wearing neat blue uniforms, but the reality was far different. In the early days of the Revolution, many Patriots fought in the clothes they already owned, including the practical hunting shirt that became a symbol of American independence. Discover what colonial soldiers really wore—and why students at Camp Flintlock still step into these historic garments today.

We celebrate July 4 as America's birthday, but what happened after the Declaration of Independence was adopted? Follow the remarkable week that changed history—from the first printed copies and public readings to George Washington sharing the Declaration with his soldiers. Discover how the news of independence spread across the colonies and why the days following July 4, 1776, were just as important as the Declaration itself.