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Virginia played a key role in the American Revolution and Civil War and is known as the Mother of Presidents due to the birth of eight U.S. presidents there.

The English took control of this area in the 1600’s integrating Delaware was one of the thirteen colonies to revolt against British rule in the American Revolution.

Around 1800, the federal government moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., with the first session of Congress in the Capitol Building.

The history of Pennsylvania goes back thousands of years when the first Indigenous people occupied Pennsylvania.

The history of New York dates back to around 10,000 B.C., when the first settlers are believed to have arrived. By 1100 A.D., the Iroquoian and Algonquian peoples had established their presence in the region.

The history of Massachusetts is quite amazing and is a huge part of the 250 years of America celebration. When we hear the Mayflower, we are immediately taken back to elementary school and remember the Pilgrims.