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‘We the People’ includes all Americans – but July 4 is a reminder that democracy remains a work in progress
In 1971 “We the People” again expanded, to include younger people, with the lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18. The ongoing Vietnam War shifted public opinion, and there was popular support for ...
The nonbinary Revolutionary leader who preached in Philly during the Revolution
For Pride Month, the Museum of the American Revolution is offering a tour following the footsteps of a Quaker once named ...
What to know about the history and traditions of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — two years after the ...
When, what is Juneteenth? What to know about the origins, history of the federal holiday
Short for “June Nineteenth,” the holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the ...
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In 18th century WMass, people were 'active in efforts for American independence'
One of the best known battles of the American Revolution may have been in Lexington, Mass. But a historic house about 100 ...
Time-travel to 1776? A new Charlotte immersive exhibit will make history come alive
Next year, visitors will be able to get interactive with the Boston Tea Party, the Constitutional Convention and other foundational events.