Tri-State 250: Celebration for hand-built Revolutionary War-era boat

The replica of the 1776 whale boat is three-plus years in the making. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story from Port Jefferson.

• Apr 30

West Point historians open lead box hidden in 194-year-old statue

It was found in May during renovation work on an 1829 monument to Revolutionary War​ hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko.

• Aug 28, 2023

Volunteers building replica Revolutionary War spy ship

Port Jefferson was a hotbed of spy activity that helped win our independence in the Revolutionary War.

• Jun 12, 2023

N.J. invests $25M in Revolutionary War site restorations

This comes ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence in 2026.

• Nov 29, 2022

New Jersey invests $25 million in Revolutionary War site restoration

Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a $25 million investment for the restoration of Revolutionary War sites around New Jersey.

• Nov 29, 2022

Revolutionary War soldiers' remains found at battle site in New Jersey

Officials believe the remains are part of a mass grave of Hessian soldiers who were killed by Colonial forces during the Battle of Red Bank.

• Aug 2, 2022