Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like ...

In the Assembly Room of Philadelphia’s Georgian-style Independence Hall, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S.

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

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America ...

Heading into Center City for July 4th? Here are all the road closures for Philly’s parades, concerts, and fireworks from July ...

No matter your interests or intentions for a visit to Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell is a must-see. This 2,080-pound piece of history was once mounted in the belfry of Independence Hall, where it ...

The Bill of Rights Institute developed an eight-question Independence Day quiz to test Americans' knowledge about the July 4th holiday.

At the time, Americans weren’t agreed on which day to celebrate. In an article for American Heritage, historian Pauline Maier ...