History

The state’s only antebellum community will be part of the Black Heritage Trail.

A unanimous appeals court panel ruled Philadelphia lacks authority to control exhibits at the Independence Mall site.

What made Pennsylvania's first ever constitution so radical that it only lasted 14 years? And how did such a short lived document have such a long lasting impact?

The city recently determined that the Leibert House is “imminently dangerous.” It’s unclear if its owners will move to repair the property.

Organizers are marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 demonstration as a reminder that the nation's founding has long inspired celebration and protest.

This week the city celebrates how the world’s greatest military power began with a bunch of underdogs.

The same bell was rung in 1776 to alert residents about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In her new book, For Better and Worse, historian Stephanie Coontz digs into thousands of years of marital history to help explain how the tradition has evolved.

At a WHYY community event, historians and residents examined how one formerly enslaved woman's fight for freedom reveals the contradictions at the heart of America's founding.

El museo de Delaware combina obras de cinco artistas de la región con su colección histórica para explorar la raza, la identidad y quiénes están incluidos.

The multi-disciplinary “Pepperpot” performance brings to life the 18th-century peddlers' songs from Philadelphia’s cobblestone streets.

For decades, descendants of Abigail Hartman Rice have hunted for evidence of their ancestor’s patriotic contribution to enshrine her in the nonprofit.

The true origins of the first American flag are often debated – but many attribute its creation to Philly seamstress Betsy Ross.

With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?

An appeals court will weigh the fate of the Independence Mall exhibit, which remains half-restored.