America250: Event guide for NYC, Philadelphia and DC
article America is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a year full of pomp…
Celebrating America 250 in the Northeast
article Attendees hold US flags and an “America 250” sign during an event with US President Donald Trump,…
America 250: Exploring Pennsylvania’s founding at Pennsbury Manor
MORRISVILLE, Pa. (WPVI) — At Pennsbury Manor, you can tour the bucolic 43-acre estate and learn the history…
The first oil boom: How a well in Pennsylvania changed everything
On Aug. 27, 1859, Edwin Drake successfully drilled the world’s first commercial oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania, launching…
Exhibit Highlights how Philadelphia Jews Shaped the Revolution
The Andrew Doria in St. Eustatius Harbor (United States Department of the Navy – Naval History and Heritage…
Exhibit Highlights how Philadelphia Jews Shaped the Revolution
The Andrew Doria in St. Eustatius Harbor (United States Department of the Navy – Naval History and Heritage…
Next ‘Firstival’ recognizes America’s original abolitionist society
As Black History Month continues through February, the Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” will reflect for…
Mother Bethel to celebrate first African Methodist Episcopal congregation
The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” begins its second month of historical highlights with Mother Bethel…
JES Presents Various Events and Lectures for America 250 | News
The Jefferson Educational Society will be honoring the country’s 250th anniversary with several events and lectures for the…
Independence Hall reopens after 2 months with discounts and more – NBC10 Philadelphia
After being closed for more than two months, Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopened with discounts, giveaways, and special ways…
Mother Bethel AME: A Philadelphia first still making history
SOCIETY HILL (WPVI) — Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has stood at 6th and Lombard Streets for…
Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate major ‘Firstival’ milestone
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania is celebrating a major – and delicious – milestone ahead of the…