American Heritage

One important principle that the American Founders recognized in the Declaration of Independence of 1776 when they formed the United States was the equality of man.  Equality is a state of being…

We all agree, road trips are great, until you're stuck in traffic, arguing over which song to play next and relying on gas station snacks for survival. But what if…

Picture yourself in a cozy seat on a train, moving past palm trees and historic towns without having to drive. Many operators offer special all-inclusive packages where meals, accommodations, and…

For as long as I can remember, I have loved finding great food. It started small, like looking for the best cheese burger in my town, and then i began…

Let's face it, some cities just get luxury. They don't settle for “nice views” or “cute cafes”. They offer rooftop cocktails with skyline sunsets, yacht rentals that come with a…

Luxury travel in the U.S. goes far beyond yachts and mega-cruises. For travellers with a taste for exclusivity and comfort, there’s a wide array of premium experiences designed to mesmerise…

American women won the right to vote in 1920 largely through the controversial efforts of a young Quaker named Alice Paul. She was born in Moorestown, New Jersey, on January…

Editor's Note: Rick Atkinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and winner of the prestigious George Washington Book Prize for The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777, in which…

Given the importance of April 19, 1775 in our nation’s history, the editors of American Heritage have produced a special issue dedicated to the events of that day. The conflicts in Concord…