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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Philadelphia museums revisit how America was built on botany
The Academy of Natural Sciences and the Mütter Museum have exhibitions about the role of plants in nation building.
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Listen 3:34Young Philadelphians are stepping up as youth diplomats for America 250
These high school students will welcome international visitors, fostering cultural connectivity throughout the milestone event in the city.
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Philadelphia paved the way for the nation’s sports fans with America’s first stadium
The iconic Franklin Field, where the Penn Relays, Penn football games and other sporting events are held, was the first stadium in the nation.
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Phanatic, Gritty, Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross join ‘hype squad’ for America250
The “people-powered” Visit PA Playmakers will help welcome visitors from around the world to Pennsylvania.
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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.
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Cyrus Bustill baked for Washington’s army. Then he built Philly’s free Black Renaissance
Born into slavery, Bustill became an entrepreneur, a patriot and one of the founders of a thriving Black Philadelphia.
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Listen 3:55Bucks County house highlights Revolutionary War history
Ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, two new exhibitions showcase Revolutionary War history and “Radical Americana.”
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