Philly Fair 250 in Fairmount Park kicks off series of semiquincentennial celebrations
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — In 1876, Philadelphia hosted the Centennial Exposition to celebrate America’s 100th birthday. This weekend,…
Philadelphians honor anniversary of ‘Sin Colonias’ bicentennial march
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Event explores contradictions of revolutionary Philadelphia and slavery
Many visitors to Stenton, Keim noted, are surprised to learn that members of the Logan family practiced slavery…
Philly Firsts: The first demonstrations for LGBTQ+ rights were held 61 years ago
Four years before the Stonewall uprising in New York City brought queer liberation to the forefront of national…
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…
4th of July in Philadelphia: What to know about 250th concert, fireworks
Jill Scott, Christina Aguilera, The Roots and Will Smith to headline star-studded 4th of July concert On Saturday,…
ArtPhilly launches biannual festival ‘What Now’
Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil, director of “Root Song,” said the work is inspired by the way trees communicate with each…
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…
President’s House gets $25,000 grant for mobile display and documentary on preservation efforts
The President’s House exhibits in Independence National Historic Park will get a mobile display which includes a documentary…
Fairmount Water Works showcases Schuylkill River art
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Philly hotels will host a ‘cocktail trail’ for America’s 250th birthday
Hotels across the city will offer cocktails drawn from history and tinted red, white and blue for the…
Free ‘Neighborhood Jawnts’ tours of the ‘real Philadelphia’ for Philly250
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