Founding Fathers

Red White and Blue To Do

Red, White, & Blue To-Do returns to Old City with parade, block party on July 2

National Constitution Center to open two new galleries ahead of America's 250th birthday

Constitution Center Galleries

Benjamin Franklin bust, believed to be earliest sculpture of the famous Philadelphian, heads to auction

Benjamin Franklin bust

Philly abolitionist's descendants donate 184-year-old Bible to Museum of the American Revolution

Forten Family Bible

Robert Morris statue vandalized at Independence National Historical Park

Robert Morris Statue

New exhibit sheds light on James Forten, Black abolitionist and Revolutionary War fighter

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Here's your chance to run a restaurant in a building once frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson

City Tavern Proposals NPS

John Hancock letter that proclaims America's independence from Great Britain up for auction

John Hancock letter auction

Ken Burns' 'Benjamin Franklin' documentary explores Founding Father's legacy in Philly

Benjamin Franklin documentary

Rare Alexander Hamilton documents fetch nearly $600,000 at Philly auction

Alexander Hamilton auction Philly

Fake Gritty makes appearance during 'Saturday Night Live' sketch

Rare, Alexander Hamilton-signed historical documents to be sold at Philly auction

Alexander Hamilton documents auction Philly

'Hamilton' takes the long road to Philadelphia

Hamilton

Celebrate the Fourth the way the Founding Fathers did: With a beer

Carroll - Yards Ales of the Revolution City Tavern

Philly collector selling letter written by Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson letter

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Owner of former South Street pawn shop pleads guilty to selling $19 million in stolen goods

Society Hill Loan

Philly's health department views World Cup risks through 'prevention lens' to protect public

World Cup Health

Nearly 50 dogs and puppies rescued from Delco home

Dog neglect rescue Delco

Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this summer with fan fest, charity ride

Philadelphia Cycling Classic

Sean Couturier reinvented himself to get the Flyers back to the playoffs, and Philadelphia recognized it

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