The history of the Constitution gets honored during ‘Firstival’ event
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — While a historic Summer is coming to a close this weekend, celebrations for America…
This week’s Philly first celebrates the U.S. Constitution’s birthplace
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Philadelphia’s founding story gets a new look at the National Constitution Center
Philadelphia was more than the birthplace of American independence — it was a hub where ideas took shape,…
Photos: National Constitution Center Awards Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV
By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted July 7, 2026 Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal during a…
America 250: Watch history come to life on Independence Mall
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — It was a party 250 years in the making, as thousands returned to where…
Pope Leo praises America’s welcoming of immigrants in livestreamed speech
The National Constitution Center honored Pope Leo with the Liberty Medal for his “lifelong work promoting religious liberty…
Time capsules to be kept in Philly as part of America 250 celebrations
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Thom Nickels: The Pope and the National Constitution Center
Pope Leo XIV is due to receive the National Constitution Center’s 2026 Liberty Medal this July 4th. I…
Philadelphia to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with July 2 parade
Philadelphia will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a parade on July 2, featuring 13 elaborate floats inspired by…
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch brings ‘Heroes of 1776’ to Philadelphia
In Saturday’s discussion, Gorsuch said the ideals enshrined in the Declaration have served as a touchstone for change…
Philly event highlights youth perspectives on the American Revolution
The importance of civic education Sophie Gala, a University of Pennsylvania history major who plans to become a…
National Constitution Center’s new gallery puts you in the middle of how government works
INDEPENDENCE MALL (WPVI) — “Governing the Nation” breaks down the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches-who’s in charge, what…