The initial marking of the historic spot came in the late 1890s, in conjuction with the building of a new City Hall. The ...

Americans celebrated the 249th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence — which was signed on July 4, 1776 in ...

At the time, Americans weren’t agreed on which day to celebrate. In an article for American Heritage, historian Pauline Maier noted that Pennsylvania newspapers at the time reported that independence ...

Today is Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2024. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.

A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.

Most Americans, however, will associate America’s 250th with Philadelphia on Independence Day 2026. Though unfair to all the ...

On July 4, 1776, the United States officially declared itself free of British rule when the Declaration of Independence was signed at Philadelphia's Independence Hall (which was called the ...

The Declaration of Independence is full of promise and a few mysteries. A rare copy of it ended up at The Henry Ford Museum ...

Liberty Bell facts reveal the compelling history of the American icon. Discover the mystery of the Liberty Bell crack, its origins, and its profound connection to Pennsylvania and the spirit of ...

The nation's founding document has been celebrated by leaders across the centuries, and it can still guide us today.

Extreme heat requires protecting ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. It also requires policies to address the root ...