“Yankee Doodle” predates the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763). Ever since its writing, the song has been sung as a patriotic anthem.

That last-day-of-his-life story provides the framing device for “Yankee Doodle,” which opens Tuesday (Aug. 5) for a short, 16-performance run at St. Paul’s Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.

He is also the man who gave us such patriotic songs — perfect for the upcoming July 4 holiday — as "You're a Grand Old Flag," "The Yankee Doodle Boy" and "Over There" (not to mention "Give My ...

The origin of the word Yankee, the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy" explained, and George Washington likely did stand while crossing the Delaware River. And other factoids about the American Revolution.

Wish "Yankee Doodle" a happy 250th birthday. Maybe. The original lyrics to one of America's best-known songs, one associated with the American Revolution, were actually written a couple decades ...

Transform into a colonial American patriot at the Miller-Cory House Museum. On May 21, from 2:00 to 4:00, children will hear about the origins of the song "Yankee Doodle" and other stories ...