One of the largest group of immigrants were the Scotch and Irish. Here are some of their New Year customs, traditions, and superstitions.

By the time Rall's adjutant heard what was happening and woke Rall up, the Battle of Trenton was well underway.

With severe weather conditions and the icy river threatening, crossing the Delaware River would be dangerous for General Washington and his troops.

Trifle is often preferred as a Christmas dessert instead of the much heavier Christmas Pudding. Trifle is so pretty when carefully layered in a large trifle bowl that it is often used as a centerpiece on a buffet or the dinner table.

The Cherokee people of southern Appalachia came across the seeds in trade and developed the Candy Roaster into what is today's cultivated, and prized favorite, of southern Appalachia cooking.

When it comes to beautiful design and creativity in clothing, Native American people are experts.

The Powder Alarm set in motion some repercussions from the colonies and became practice for the Battles of Lexington and Concord which would follow seven months later.

Each colony had their own Committee of Correspondence and one of their most important purposes was to keep all voters informed of common threats to all colonies.

Mildred began a true pilgrimage, on foot and faith, alone and unafraid of what she might encounter. She carried with her only what could fit in her pockets and a small satchel with petitions for peace.

One of the most important transitions the Cherokee had to make, adjusting to the Europeans and their ways, was made possible in part by Nancy Ward. She was very instrumental in helping her people to make this difficult change to their own way of life.