America’s 250th

In this installment of 'When Character Counts', we look at a famous abolitionist who was born a slave but envisioned a nation where all people could be free.

The educational stroll through one of America’s oldest cities allows visitors to relive history at sites that led ...

Craft in America’s ‘Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026’ showcases craftsmanship across the nation for its 250th anniversary.

He signed the Declaration of Independence and shaped early American law and politics, yet the fiery, uniquely outspoken ...

Fueled by centuries of oppression, Irish immigrants formed the core of George Washington’s forces and helped win American ...

Arthur Herman makes the case for America’s great success.

Independence Day 2026 may have passed, but these patriotic poems will make you want to celebrate America year-round.

Our original first lady’s patriotic fancy quilt still intrigues us today.

The president welcomed IndyCar racers and motorsports to the White House, with the first race in the nation's ...

World War II marked America's rise as the world's superpower, but the nation's economic foundations were laid decades ...

Santa Ana police said it seized hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks and handed out almost 200 citations.

The competition was 'a beautiful celebration of America's past by the very young people who will be responsible ...

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover a historic statue in Washington's Lafayette Square that ...

Performers and visitors at Philadelphia's Independence Mall brave extreme heat to reflect on the nation's history and hopes ...

‘A General’s Prayer’ challenges audiences to live up to the Founding Father's vision.

Despite temperatures soaring to 100 degrees Fahrenheit under a relentless sun, large crowds gathered on site to witness ...

An environmental advocacy group said its historic sailing vessel was removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail.

Gun control and gun safety groups say focus is being shifted from gun safety as firearms laws are ...

Illuminations, reenactments, and exhibitions across the country retrace a friendship as old as the American republic itself.

The International Naval Review 250 and Sail 4th 250, the largest fleet of U.S. and international ships and ...

Rejecting the narrative of a struggle between rich and poor, Vance said America’s success was accomplished together by ...

In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the bluegrass-gospel band’s latest album 'American Morning’ debuts July 3.

Attendees said they are grateful to have been born in the United States.

In ‘This Week in History,’ a politically active merchant stood in the center of Philadelphia’s public square to ...

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ an Irish apprentice became a prominent publisher and the Continental Congress’s ...

The vast majority of respondents said each generation of Americans has a personal responsibility to uphold and strengthen ...

The Founding Fathers drew from Western political philosophies to create a republic that would stand the test of ...