History

Freedom Now Festival is looking back on an important moment in Philly history with live music, art, local bites and activities for the whole family.

The Academy of Natural Sciences was the first scientific society of natural history in America. 200 years later, it continues to spread scientific curiosity.

The Odyssey translator Emily Wlison and Oxford psychiatrist and philosopher Neel Burton on why Homer’s epic poem endures and what it says about the human condition.

How can you explore African American history in the city? Advocates tell us why celebrating this culture is important, and how you can throughout Philly.

Germantown’s OnePass gives you access to nine historical sites for one price. The organization hopes this will encourage visitors to remain curious.

The Ambassador Theatre in Southwest Philadelphia is one of the few remaining buildings in the city that once housed a neighborhood theater. It could now become a landmark.

Wilmington retiró el monumento de bronce dedicado al firmante de la Declaración de Independencia –durante mucho tiempo venerado– en medio de los disturbios raciales de 2020.

Immaculate Conception Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is one of several historic, architecturally significant places honored by a Philadelphia-based nonprofit.

The city and activists have vowed to continue the legal fight to restore the original panels that focused on the nine enslaved people held by George Washington at the site.

El muralista Christian Kanienberg afirma que le interesa “más crear obras de arte que, simplemente, resultan ser murales capaces de suscitar conversaciones”.

Scientists say rising temperatures and intense storms will become more likely because of human-caused climate change.

The project takes a focused look at the contributions of Black trailblazers who contributed to the foundation of the city and country from 1776 to 2026.

Wilmington took down the bronze memorial to the long-revered signer of the Declaration of Independence during racial unrest in 2020.

From potatoes named “Spudjamin Franklin” to a George Washington trampoline, here’s ten of the weirdest homages for the U.S.’ big birthday.

Fourth of July is over. What’s next for Philly? Historians share their takes.