When the American Society of Engineers heard about ... had a passion for "monumentalism," or creating bigger-than-life statues of heroic figures, which was a factor in the creation of the Statue ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Kenneth B ... anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the Museum of the American Revolution will display a rare, first-edition printing of Douglass’ famous ...

It was graded PSA/DNA GU 9.5 and traced back to a Philadelphia Athletics bat boy ... Before the streaks, the speeches, and the statues, there was this bat. Lou Gehrig wielded it in the early ...

Philadelphia ... the Baltimore American declared that “so long as patriotism dwells amongst us, so long will this Song be the theme of our Nation.” Across America, statues have been erected ...

Eric Sander American Will Thompson (with his take on ... in November 1793 (one of the indisputable benefits of the French Revolution), it has allowed, even encouraged, artists to hone their ...

W hile the price of travel continues to rise, it's nice to know that there are still plenty of free attractions around the U.S.A. to enjoy. From towns full of so much history it can soaked up on a ...

Bloodless Revolution. Today, Britain is in the midst ... a blend of “flash” American, polished Continental and robust old English influence that mixes and merges in London today.

The event took place on 16 December 1773 and is regarded as the biggest moment leading to the start of the American Revolution, with many historians ... the Boston Common’s myriad of rolling hills, ...

Often referred to as the ‘Father of a Nation’, George Washington served as the first president of the United States, the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution ... Convention ...

WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor “Flags in the late 18th century for military usage are tools as much as they are motivations,” said James Taub, of the Museum of the American ...

Theater Unspeakable and Let's Make History Productions announce the return of the theater show The American Revolution to Philadelphia on May 17th and May 31st at the King of Prussia Town Center.