In the summer of 1776, Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia to help define a new nation — even as his own life embodied ...

A new exhibition at the Museum of the American Revolution, The Declaration’s Journey, traces the history of the Declaration of Independence.

The Revolutionary War artifacts tell the story of what General Cornwallis tried to destroy forever—but couldn’t erase.

ORWELL, Vt. (WCAX) - On this day in history, a critical defensive stand occurred in the early months of the American ...

Every 4th of July we celebrate the day we declared our independence from England in 1776. But there was also a mysterious coin that was issued the same year. While most experts don't know much about ...

DENVER (KDVR) — On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, putting the United States on the path to evolve into what it is known as today. As the celebrations ...

Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become ...

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