Let us know! A new history and civics program is taking shape inside one of Philadelphia’s most storied buildings, and educators say it could change how students see their city and themselves. The ...

As part of the 250th anniversary, the museum highlights the global impact of the Declaration of Independence and the Haitian ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- This weekend, "Occupied Philadelphia" brought history to life with the sights and sounds of 1777. Held annually each fall, it is the Museum of the American ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. North Philadelphia holds stories on every block – stories of ...

PHILADELPHIA — Jonathan Hessney moved to Philadelphia in 2021, settling his family in a Washington Square West home that dates to the 1970s. So he was confused when he heard last year that the ...

A three-volume book series published Tuesday by the University of Pennsylvania Press is retelling the history of the Delaware Valley and celebrating Philadelphia's role in the founding of the nation ...

To mark America's 250th anniversary, Philadelphia will spend each weekend of 2026 celebrating a different innovative and cultural contribution with roots in the city — from the country's first ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee highlighted its 52 Weeks of Firsts initiative on Thursday. Organizers announced the details at Independence Mall. The ...

A Holocaust survivor who helped revolutionize the dance world in Philadelphia is now sharing his story in a powerful new memoir. Shimon Braun, founder of the legendary Waves Jazz Dance Company, is ...