History

Anna Dhody, a former Mütter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown.

The judge said she didn’t find concerns about the slavery-focused panels removed from the Philadelphia historic site last month. Advocates say they were "desecrated."

Attendees voted the beloved Thin Mint their favorite Girl Scout cookie and heard the story of America’s first public Girl Scout cookie sale.

Philadelphia sued after the signs telling the story of people enslaved at the site were torn down last week.

How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?

The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.

Members of Avenging the Ancestors Coalition rallied at the Philly site Wednesday for the return of displays that were taken down last week by National Park Service employees.

“When a government starts hiding parts of its past,” local lawmakers wrote, “it begins to look more like a regime that rewrites history rather than one that learns from it.”

The first public Girl Scout cookie sale was held in Philly in 1933. The organization is celebrating by looking back at the growth they’ve made since then.

The removal enforces a White House executive order to remove exhibits “disparaging” American history. The city has filed a lawsuit.

The removal follows a White House directive to reshape how U.S. history is presented at national parks — sparking protest and a new city lawsuit.

The National Basketball League was formed in Philly in 1898, the Historic District and the Sixers have teamed up to commemorate it.

A rowhouse built around 1760 in Old City was once heated with firewood. Now, it has solar panels on its roof.

With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.

Organizers hope the day of service encourages people to volunteer year-round.