“1776” Hits Erie Playhouse Ahead of America’s 250th | State
As communities across the country prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Erie Playhouse is marking the milestone…
“1776” Hits Erie Playhouse Ahead of America’s 250th | State
As communities across the country prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Erie Playhouse is marking the milestone…
“1776” Hits Erie Playhouse Ahead of America’s 250th | News
As communities across the country prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Erie Playhouse is marking the milestone…
This Philadelphia museum is setting the record straight on the Declaration of Independence — 250 years later
July 4th, 2026, marks 250 years since all of the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence ……
Rare Declaration artifacts on display in Philadelphia as America nears 250th
Philadelphia is marking the 250th anniversary of America’s founding with an exhibit at the American Philosophical Society that…
Philly’s 1976 bicentennial included a cake, a new bell and patriotic condoms
The political environment surrounding the 1976 bicentennial created divisions along party lines and distrust in federal officials —…
The 1926 ‘sesqui’: Philly’s great failure
When researching his book on the 1926 world’s fair in Philadelphia, historian Thomas Keels said he found almost no…
For the 1826 jubilee, Philadelphia revisited its role in the revolution
Just a few decades after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia was facing a changing landscape…
George Washington’s Pennsylvania land to be honored with historic marker
As the nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence this July 4, historians…
Philadelphia exhibit shows independence wasn’t inevitable
Franklin testified at Parliament that he remained loyal to the king but not necessarily to Parliament, saying the…
Erie Metal Artist Adds to America 250 Licensed Items | News
As we move closer to our nation’s semiquincentennial, local metal artist Adam Stempka is adding to his offerings…
While fighting for independence, John Adams dreaded Philadelphia summers. So how hot was it in 1776?
As Philadelphia prepares for our nation’s 250th birthday, we’ll likely be celebrating outside amid hot and humid temperatures.…