History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office
Featured

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we enter a Philadelphia post office honoring our nation’s first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin.

How an Ancient Greek Romance Created Clay Portraiture
Featured

How an Ancient Greek Romance Created Clay Portraiture

A Corinthian maiden’s sweet sorrow started a Western art tradition.

Rembrandt Peale: In His Father’s Footsteps
Featured

Rembrandt Peale: In His Father’s Footsteps

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a son who carried on the legacy of an early American artist.

A Bridge to the Future: America’s 250th Celebration Time Capsule
Featured

A Bridge to the Future: America’s 250th Celebration Time Capsule

A nostalgic portal from the present to the future will be buried underground in historic Philadelphia to commemorate our nation’s landmark birthday.

The Woman Who ‘Signed’ the Declaration of Independence
Featured

The Woman Who ‘Signed’ the Declaration of Independence

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a printer who printed the first signed document that declared America’s independence.

Latest

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we enter a Philadelphia post office honoring our nation’s first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin.

How an Ancient Greek Romance Created Clay Portraiture

How an Ancient Greek Romance Created Clay Portraiture

A Corinthian maiden’s sweet sorrow started a Western art tradition.

Rembrandt Peale: In His Father’s Footsteps

Rembrandt Peale: In His Father’s Footsteps

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a son who carried on the legacy of an early American artist.

A Bridge to the Future: America’s 250th Celebration Time Capsule

A Bridge to the Future: America’s 250th Celebration Time Capsule

A nostalgic portal from the present to the future will be buried underground in historic Philadelphia to commemorate our nation’s landmark birthday.

The Woman Who ‘Signed’ the Declaration of Independence

The Woman Who ‘Signed’ the Declaration of Independence

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a printer who printed the first signed document that declared America’s independence.

Maltreated and Maligned: Richard Stockton’s Revolutionary War Ordeal

Maltreated and Maligned: Richard Stockton’s Revolutionary War Ordeal

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ a hero of the American Revolution lost his wealth, reputation, and nearly his life for the cause of liberty.

St. John’s Co-Cathedral: The Gem of Malta

St. John’s Co-Cathedral: The Gem of Malta

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a monument of extraordinary artistic and historical complexity.

250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence

250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence

Richard Henry Lee’s formal statement to Congress ignited a fierce debate that set the stage for American independence.

‘Gettysburg’: The Battle for the United States of America

‘Gettysburg’: The Battle for the United States of America

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ brings to life a turning point in American history.