9 Historic Sites Near Philadelphia With Remarkable Pasts
A regional overview highlights preserved locations shaped by Revolutionary War, Civil War, and later events, underscoring how public…
Volunteers reenact 1763 Battle of Bushy Run in Pennsylvania
Volunteers reenact 1763 Battle of Bushy Run in Pennsylvania WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — Hundreds of volunteers gathered in…
It’s peaceful now, but this Pennsylvania park was a place of scandal during the American Revolution
Graeme Park in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is peaceful now. But generations ago, it was owned by a woman…
Philly stars in Netflix docuseries ‘The American Experiment’ alongside Hillary Clinton and Mike Pence
With the nation’s semiquincentennial right around the corner, Netflix is releasing a new series exploring America’s improbable, fractious…
New exhibit connects the fight for LGBTQ+ rights to the Declaration of Independence and Philadelphia
This Pride Month, a special exhibit at Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution is highlighting how the words…
King George III is being rehabilitated, just in time for America 250
By LAURIE KELLMAN LONDON (AP) — “Mad” King George III — the villain of “Hamilton,” “Schoolhouse Rock” and…
Why is Philly celebrating in 2026? Here’s a quick history lesson
This summer, thousands of visitors will descend upon Philadelphia, a prominent site in American history, to honor the…
Remembering Philadelphia’s sacrifice on Memorial Day
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt Long before one of the nation’s earliest Memorial Day observances took place in Philadelphia…
Remembering Philadelphia’s sacrifice on Memorial Day
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt Long before one of the nation’s earliest Memorial Day observances took place in Philadelphia…
Pennsylvania Churchyard Tour Brings America’s History to Life
The terms vary—cemetery, graveyard, churchyard—but the purpose is the same: to serve as a final resting place. In…
Allentown unveils 1,500‑pound America 250 bell honoring Liberty Bell’s hidden history | Allentown Area
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – As Revolutionary War reenactors march up Hamilton, it’s a walk-through time signaling an enduring American…
Bethlehem unveils 1,500‑pound America 250 bell honoring Liberty Bell’s hidden history | Allentown Area
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – As Revolutionary War reenactors march up Hamilton, it’s a walk-through time signaling an enduring American…