The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was a game-changer for the 13 American colonies. This bold move cut ...

The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document that transformed governance from monarchy to democracy and ...

The celebration of the Declaration of Independence's semiquincentennial is a chance to broaden the historical narrative to ...

Some exhibits and events are already underway in Providence and Newport to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of ...

When did the 4th of July become a federal holiday? While there were celebrations on July 4 in 1777, it didn't become a federal holiday until 1870. And, it was ...

We celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, family time and BBQs but it’s an often-forgotten fact that when the Declaration ...

The Ohio History Connection is mapping patriots’ gravesites, in hope of better preserving them across the state.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...