The Fate of the Day (New York: Crown Publishing, 2025) is the second historical work in Rick Atkinson's American Revolution trilogy, covering the middle years of the war; with Benjamin Franklin in Paris, British General William Howe in New York, and the epic battles at Brandywine, Saratoga, Monmouth, Charleston, and Valley Forge.
Historical research can take place by reading books, delving into archival materials, experiencing objects in museums, and more. We hope this guide helps with your journey discovering contexts of American history in the year of the United States Semiquincentennial.
The Arkansas Post Story: Arkansas Post National Monument
by Roger E. Coleman (1987)
Did you know there was one battle west of the Mississippi during the Revolutionary War? This battle took place at Arkansas Post in Gillett, AR and is the only Revolutionary War battle to take place in our state! This federal document, available online from GovInfo, explains the history of Arkansas Post, as well as the Battle of Arkansas Post, also known as Colbert's Raid.
Arkansas American Revolution Bicentennial Celebration
by the Arkansas American Revolution Bicentennial Committee (1973)
This publication from Arkansas State Library's State Documents Depository covers the planning of Arkansas's celebration of the Bicentennial in 1976. The Arkansas State Archives has a collection of additional materials from the celebration available to researchers.
Revolutionary Women in the War for American Independence: a One‑Volume Revised Edition of Elizabeth Ellet's 1848 Landmark Series
Edited by Lincoln Diamant (1998)
Part of the Arkansas State Library's circulating collection, this book shares the stories of eighty‑four American women from across the colonies in the Revolutionary War.
Inheriting the Revolution: the First Generation of Americans
by Joyce Appleby (2000)
Also part of the Arkansas State Library's circulating collection, Appleby's writing collects the experiences of the first generations of Americans born after the Revolutionary War.
ABC‑CLIO American History database
The ABC‑CLIO American History database is part of the Traveler Statewide Resources online collection, which is provided by the Arkansas State Library to all Arkansas residents, schools, libraries and universities. Researchers can explore American History by time period to find more information on the Revolutionary Era!