History

Independence Hall 1776

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated

As Philly celebrates America's 250th, test your knowledge on how the city has marked July Fourth over the years

July 4th Independence Hall

Trump administration may hang new panels at President's House, federal court says

President's House panels

Philadelphia 250

The first organized baseball team formed in Philadelphia nearly 200 years ago

First baseball team Philly

Pope Leo XIV says United States' 250th anniversary is an opportunity for country to recommit to its ideals

Pope Leo Speech

A flyer from Philadelphia's tea party protest in 1773 fetches big sum in 'America at 250' auction

Philly Tea Party leaflet

Eastern State Penitentiary has a new exhibit on its synagogue, the nation's first in a prison

Eastern State Jewish exhibit

Here's a look at the newly renovated First Bank of the United States, which is now open to the public

first bank reopening

Where to catch 'Big Boy,' the world's largest operating steam locomotive, on its tour through Philly region

Big Boy Train Philly

52nd Annual Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show brings artists, films to one of Pennsylvania's most historic towns

Mt Gretna Outdoor Art Show

America's 250th birthday yields tons of collectibles, but their future value may be hard to gauge

America 250 Collectibles

Philly stars in Netflix's 'The American Experiment' alongside Hillary Clinton and Mike Pence

American Experiment Netflix

The First Bank of the United States is reopening as a museum. Here's a look back at its history

First Bank of United States

City Tavern's garden to be turned into history-themed pop-up bar this summer

City Tavern Garden

NPS doesn't need to restore original slavery exhibits at President's House, appeals court rules

Presidents' House exhibit ruling

Hamilton-themed scavenger hunt will take participants through Philadelphia's historic district

Independence Hall Scavenger Hunt

With a history of music and beer, Lemon Hill has always been a 'place for parties'

Lemon Hill History

Contents of America’s Time Capsule revealed ahead of July 4 burial at Independence Hall

America250 time capsule

Members of U.S. Congress to hold ceremony at Independence Hall for America 250

Independence Hall July 2

Long rumored alien encounter in 'Pennsylvania's Roswell' is referenced in Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day'

Disclosure Day Kecksburg

Plants, medicine and daily life in colonial Philadelphia are the focus of a June 10 Mütter Museum event

Mutter Museum - Plant

Philadelphia 250

Six decades ago, the Pride movement began taking shape in Philadelphia

Annual Reminder Demonstration

Rising Sun Inn, a tavern on an 18th century property that once hid the Liberty Bell, closes for pending sale

Rising Sun Inn

Why didn't Philadelphia make the cut to host the 1994 World Cup?

World Cup 94

How this year's All-Star Game in Philly echoes baseball's first showcase in 1933

Babe Ruth John McGraw

Philly's 1976 bicentennial was a 'super-sized Welcome America' in the middle of a 'bleak decade'

1976 bicentennial philadelphia

Philly's 1926 world's fair for America's 150th anniversary was the 'flop heard 'round the world'

Liberty Bell replica 1926 day

For the centennial in 1876, Philly hosted a world's fair that was a showcase of American innovation

1876 centennial

For America's 50th birthday, Philly began appreciating its revolutionary roots

1826 Philadelphia

Ahead of the semiquincentennial, here's a look back on life in Philly in 1776

Philadelphia 1776 2026 celebration.jpg

Barn collapses at Bucks County property once owned by musical theater icon Oscar Hammerstein II

Barn collapse hammerstein

African American Museum exhibit to tell story of Ona Judge, who escaped from enslavement by George Washington

Ona juge exhibit.jpg

President's House gets $25,000 grant for mobile display and documentary on preservation efforts

President's house preservation documentary

Valley Forge National Historical Park will celebrate America’s 250th with a three-day event

Valley Forge Park Huts

Preservationist pushes for Hercules Posey, George Washington's celebrity chef, to get Pa. historical marker

Hercules Posey President's House

City unveils 20 walking tours to explore art, culture and food of neighborhoods

Neighborhood Jawnts

Philadelphia 250

First Mother’s Day celebration was held in Philly 118 years ago

Anna Jarvis Mother's Day

Massive collection of Ben Franklin items to hit the auction block — after being displayed in Philly this week

Ben Franklin Auction

Weitzman Museum shines a light on tiny Caribbean island that helped fuel the American Revolution

Weitzman Museum 250 exhibit

Purported photos of Billy the Kid, possibly taken in Philly in the 1860s, are up for auction

Billy the kid photos

New York museum acquires rare Philly railcar from 1960s 'Almond Joys' fleet

SEPTA Almond Joy 1

Chester Springs mill is grinding flour with wheat stones that date back to 1747

Mill at Anselma

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