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Norcross family wins bid for rare copy of Declaration of Independence

  • Jul 11

Philadelphia responds to mandate allowing slavery exhibit replacement

  • Jul 8

"Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks" on view through July 2027

  • Jul 6

Fort Billingsworth celebrates its 250th anniversary

  • Jul 5

Looking at the history of First Americans as country celebrates 250

  • Jul 4

Judge's decision delays work at President's House site in Philadelphia

  • Jul 4

US hotels combine hospitality with history as America turns 250

  • Jul 4

Trump kicks off America 250 celebrations with Mount Rushmore speech

  • Jul 4

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One of NYC's oldest homes welcomes you in the heart of Queens

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Norcross family wins $3.6M bid for rare copy of Declaration of Independence

  • Jul 11
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Where history meets legend: A visit to Sleepy Hollow's Old Dutch Church

  • Jul 3
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America 250: Watch history come to life on Independence Mall

  • Jul 5
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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit at President's House; city appeals

  • Jul 3
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Tour guide Jim Murphy shares fascinating facts about real Philadelphia history

  • Jul 2
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Sons of the Revolution keep 250 years of history alive in Pennsylvania

  • Jul 1
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NYC's oldest maps blaze paths to the past and future

  • Jun 30

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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit at President's House; city appeals

The City of Philadelphia immediately appealed, arguing that the court erred in granting the federal government's motion.

  • Jul 3

New exhibit at Constitution Center lets visitors explore family ties to U.S. history

A new free experience debuting at the National Constitution Center is designed to help visitors see how their own roots may connect to the country's broader story.

  • Jul 3
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Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain's National Archives for the last 11 years, then one day last May he made a discovery of his own while sifting through the letters of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain.

  • Jul 3

Tour guide Jim Murphy shares fascinating facts about real Philadelphia history

America's big 250th celebration is this weekend and if you're looking to brush up on your history, maybe it's time for a tour?

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  • Jul 2

First Bank of the United States reopens to public after $43M rehabilitation in Philadelphia

The landmark building in Philadelphia's Old City has reopened to the public for the first time in decades, as part of the nation's 250th celebration.

  • Jul 1