A new map spotlights Revolutionary War history in Bucks County
The educational tool provides information about more than a dozen historical sites connected with the American Revolution.
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Listen 0:55History takes center stage: Philly theaters go all in telling America’s story ahead of 250th
From the classic “1776” to a play set entirely in Lincoln’s grave, Philly theater fans have lots of history-related shows to choose from.
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America’s first hospital is right here in Philly – and it’s still operating to this day
After 275 years, Pennsylvania Hospital is still carrying out its mission to care for the sick, poor and mentally ill throughout the city.
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The exhibit features multimedia installations created by 10 local artists that bring to life the once-obscure underground corridors of the water system.
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Listen 1:22To mark Pennsylvania Hospital’s 275th anniversary, archivist Stacey Peeples is leading its transition into a museum for the public, open May 8.
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Listen 2:18“The Philly Killer exhibition,” as well as a second new exhibit called “Creating a City of Medicine,” are part of the city’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
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Listen 1:03Philly officially launches tourism season, ‘welcoming the nation’ as America250 events ramp up
The third annual Philly Opener kicks off what tourism leaders say will be a "once-in-a-generation year of history."
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In Philadelphia, a new exhibit shows American independence was not inevitable
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania traces colonists' fractured, decadeslong shift from loyalty to rebellion.
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Listen 1:27Philly’s Liberty Museum shows what the World Cup and the First Amendment have in common
“In the Arena” demonstrates how sports exemplify the U.S. Constitution’s Freedom of Assembly.
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Listen 1:41Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks returns for 32nd year. Here’s what to know
To honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, the free history program in Chester County will have a theme: “13 Tours for 13 Colonies.”
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Listen 1:09Patriotic women from around Pennsylvania donate to spruce up Independence Hall
Ahead of America250 celebrations, historically accurate window treatments “contribute to the authenticity” of famed building.
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Benjamin Franklin wore many hats – one of his earliest ones was serving as America’s first postal leader.
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Philadelphians rewrite the Declarations of Independence in Mural Arts printmaking project
More than 1,000 people created personal Declarations of Independence, now on view at the Free Library in a major semiquincentennial civic art project.
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Listen 1:19In Philly, artists are using ‘Radical Americana’ to challenge patriotic nostalgia
The citywide project asked 45 artists to exhibit new work rooted in craft heritage for America's 250th anniversary.
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Listen 2:56America’s first botanical garden is right here in Philly
Bartram’s Garden existed long before our nation was founded. The park was a foundation for natural history in the U.S.
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