Johnson asked God to "hear these solemn petitions, just as we in the beginning dedicated this land to your most holy name today. Here Lord, in this 250th year of American Independence, we hereby ...
The ceremony featured remarks from Penn President Larry Jameson and Commencement speaker Michael Beschloss, a United States ...
In recent decades, the 1776 document's few references to God have been especially polarizing, as Americans defend starkly ...
William Billings has been largely forgotten, except among music historians. But he was the country’s first notable composer, ...
From the classic “1776” to a play set entirely in Lincoln’s grave, Philly theater fans have lots of historic-related shows to ...
The founding generation in America was not of one mind. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson differed on crucial ideas, but ...
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez claims the American Revolution was against billionaires, drawing sharp criticism from Republican senators ...
This is another in a series of columns exploring the American Revolution as part of America 250, the celebration of the 250th ...
During the American Revolution, Americans mostly ate what was available locally. Some of the Founding Fathers' favorite foods ...
Plays-in-the-Park returns to Edison with three musicals, low-cost tickets and summer performances at Roosevelt Park.
The exhibit features multimedia installations created by 10 local artists that bring to life the once-obscure underground corridors of the water system.
The aging statesman braved rough seas and arduous carriage rides to reach Paris, where he persuaded the French to back the ...