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

Welcome to Erie, Pennsylvania – a lakeside gem that delivers postcard-worthy views without the tourist-trap prices or ...

America was not the only nation at war with Great Britain during at this time. France, Spain and the Netherlands were also at ...

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final ...

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

July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American ...

(Volume 4) by Donnan, Elizabeth, 1883-1955, editor Topics Slave trade -- United States -- History -- Sources, Slave trade -- History -- Sources, Esclaves -- Commerce -- Histoire -- Sources Publisher ...

As we prepare to celebrate the founding of this nation, let’s keep this in mind: Religious liberty is fundamental to American ...

The following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed, and on July 6, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first newspaper to print the extraordinary document.

Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the ...

A Q&A with author Russell Shorto on the early colonial history of New Amsterdam in the lead-up to a confrontation with the ...

Step back in time and explore the stunning charm of a 1930 Colonial Revival home! From original hardwoods to vintage details, this place tells a story with every corner. 🏠✨ #ColonialRevival #HomeTour ...