In 1954, the USPS was looking for innovative ways to process the 54 billion items mailed. National Geographic traveled to ...

This UNESCO World Heritage-designated edifice may have been designed in the Georgian style, but its historical significance ...

From block parties to historical exhibitions, there will be live events and television specials to watch from across the ...

While many of us get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary of independence, ...

When the signers of the Declaration of Independence pledged to each other their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor ...

Homes in Staten Island, N.Y., on April 10, 2025. The modern, long-term mortgage introduced during the 1930s, to combat a ...

To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.

‘The Five’ puts its history knowledge to the test with Benjamin Franklin on the National Mall.

A new musical playing in Philadelphia is reimagining Benjamin Franklin like you've never seen him before just in time for ...

The town of Beaufort put down roots of liberty with GregRobin Smith portraying Benjamin Franklin Wednesday.

These enduring foundations of the United States of America have ties to the institution of slavery A country’s racist past ...

"Live Free or Die Hard," "Independence Day" and other films take place against the backdrop of Fourth of July. Here's a list ...