Two historic copies of the Declaration of Independence are on display temporarily inside the New Hampshire State House, where ...

Two free dramatizations will bring the revolutionary spirit of the 18th century back to life in Quincy on July 4. How to ...

While you're enjoying this year's July 4 festivities, take pride in the rich history and traditions that make Independence ...

We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that that laid the foundation ...

A sampling of other Declaration of Independence signers who served in the Continental Congress in York between Sept. 30, 1777 ...

As Independence Day approaches, it’s worth remembering that America’s Founding Fathers weren’t just fiery revolutionaries — ...

When John Adams penned a letter to future first lady Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, he guessed how future generations of ...

On June 28, 1776, the Committee of Five, among them Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, submitted their draft ...

This Fourth of July marks the 249th anniversary of Independence Day, but there are several dates that are related to ...

Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to ...

Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...

Someone recently described the Declaration of Independence as the greatest breakup letter ever written. One could say that the audacious statement crafted by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin ...