Philadelphia 250

To honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, the free history program in Chester County will have a theme: “13 Tours for 13 Colonies.”

Ahead of America250 celebrations, historically accurate window treatments “contribute to the authenticity” of famed building.

Benjamin Franklin wore many hats – one of his earliest ones was serving as America’s first postal leader.

More than 1,000 people created personal Declarations of Independence, now on view at the Free Library in a major semiquincentennial civic art project.

The citywide project asked 45 artists to exhibit new work rooted in craft heritage for America's 250th anniversary.

Bartram’s Garden existed long before our nation was founded. The park was a foundation for natural history in the U.S.

The Academy of Natural Sciences and the Mütter Museum have exhibitions about the role of plants in nation building.

These high school students will welcome international visitors, fostering cultural connectivity throughout the milestone event in the city.

The iconic Franklin Field, where the Penn Relays, Penn football games and other sporting events are held, was the first stadium in the nation.

The “people-powered” Visit PA Playmakers will help welcome visitors from around the world to Pennsylvania.

WHYY is partnering with Penn’s McNeil Center for Early American Studies for a series of events this spring examining the impact of the American Revolution.

Born into slavery, Bustill became an entrepreneur, a patriot and one of the founders of a thriving Black Philadelphia.

Ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, two new exhibitions showcase Revolutionary War history and “Radical Americana.”

Selected block parties will receive a $250 ShopRite gift card, patriotic decorations, mini Constitutions and outdoor toys meant to inspire civic pride.

A newly independent America needed international trading partners. China was the big fish.