The Revolutionary War gunboat “Philadelphia” fought the British for only one day, yet its significance endures. Submerged for 160 years in Lake Champlain, this 29-ton relic reveals how the struggles of 250 years ago still shape our view of American history.

At a key Revolutionary War crossroads in New Jersey, a new history museum is rising. Boasting galleries, flexible spaces, and improved visitor amenities, this facility aims to preserve and celebrate the region’s pivotal past.