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Bonfires and Illuminations. On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music.
President Harry S Truman signed off on the creation of Independence National Historical Park on June 28, 1948. In the ...
Plenty of Juneteenth events have already been celebrated in Philadelphia and the region, but there are many more coming up.
As the U.S. Army hosted its biggest 250th anniversary celebration with Saturday’s military parade in Washington, D.C., the ...
In the city where America first claimed its independence, the nationwide “No Kings Day of Defiance” protest movement is ...
WILMINGTON — The City will host a free Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5, in Rodney Square. The festivities will include live music, cultural performances, children’s games, and food ...
A historic park in Center City Philadelphia received national praise on Wednesday. According to USA TODAY’s 10BEST rankings, Franklin Square was named the fifth-best public square in the U.S ...
Step back in time and explore the places where history was made! 🇺🇸 Discover the rich heritage of Philadelphia as we delve into the iconic sites of the Declaration of Independence. Don’t ...