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

james forten.jpg

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Rare, Alexander Hamilton-signed historical documents to be sold at Philly auction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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Openings & Closings: An old chocolate factory gets a second life

Chocolate Factory hub

Oct. 3-4 Weekend Events Roundup

Evil Genius Block Party with Wheatus

Creatine helps build muscle and strength even without exercise, study shows

Creatine Supplement Training

Can the Bathhouse cure anxieties about going to wellness spaces?

Bathhouse Sauna

Your next job? Just across the Delaware

Limited - Your Next Job? Just Across the Delaware

Sixers' black "Hardwood Classic" uniforms returning for 2026-27 season

Sixers jerseys