History

Since 1889, the Kelly family has kept the tradition going at Kelly’s Logan House in the heart of Wilmington’s Trolley Square.

Philadelphians of all ages joined in the museum’s costume contest on Sunday, celebrating Black Americans’ historic contributions to the U.S.

A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.

On the 150th anniversary of the world’s first call, we look back at how the telephone changed the world.

The invasive Hessian fly spurred suspicions of biological warfare, threatened the new nation’s economy and inspired the nation’s first citizen science project.

Los líderes universitarios dicen que eliminar la investigación antirracista durante meses fue un error. Estudiantes e investigadores afirman que esto erosionó la libertad.

The William Penn Foundation will provide $7.6 million to help Philadelphians with low incomes or disabilities visit several organizations.

Advocate says the ruling may put city’s historic preservation program “in jeopardy.”

Philly has lots of iconic history – and the role women have played in building up the city is a big part. Here are ways you can celebrate women this month.

Boyle said the bill was necessary after the Trump administration removed an exhibit about the history of slavery at the President’s House Site.

The last “Firstival” during Black History Month will balance respectful remembrance with a celebration of activists, past and present, who fought to end slavery.

American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?

What started as a showcase of industrial ingenuity at the 1876 Centennial Exposition has shape-shifted many times.

City officials took down the statue of the Italian explorer, fearing it would be damaged, during the local and national racial unrest in 2020.

Pennsylvania Hospital, founded in 1751, treated patients in the Pine Building. The museum will feature the original surgical theater and other exhibits.