History

Ballad of William Parker

Philly author chronicles 1851 standoff in Lancaster County that some historians consider the first battle of Civil War

How the wildlife dioramas revolutionized the Academy of Natural Sciences

Academy Natural Sciences dioramas

Philadelphia 250

How an Eagles tight end helped establish the Ronald McDonald House 52 years ago

Ronald McDonald House

Academy of Natural Sciences is shutting down its museum after nearly 200 years

Academy of Natural Sciences Closing

Think you know Philly history? Put it to the test against the city's tour guides

Independence Hall Tour Guide

Museum of the Philadelphian delves into our love of booing and attempts to explain 'why we act like this'

Museum of the Philadelphian

Black Philadelphia Neighborhood Experience to highlight the city’s Black history and culture

African American Museum Exterior

America's 250th birthday has passed, but New Jersey still plans to issue a commemorative license plate

New Jersey license plate

Find out what yellow fever smelled like at the Mütter Museum

Mutter Museum Meet and Geek Yellow Fever

While Philly's marquee events are over, some improvements the city made for 2026 are here to stay

2026 permanent changes

Philadelphia 250

For over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has been a pioneer in its field

Philly Zoo

'Blow Out' hit theaters 45 years ago. It's a time capsule of early '80s Philly

Blow Out SEPTA

Mayor Parker must fix up former Philadelphia History Museum, preservationists say

Philadelphia History Museum neglect

Celebrate National Oyster Day with oysters, beer and Revolutionary history at Carpenters' Hall

Oyster Photo for Oyster Bash

Documentary to explore life of former Philly radio host whose mother fatally shot her father

LoLo Show Documentary

African American Museum in Philadelphia debuts exhibitions on Ona Judge and baseball trailblazers

African American Museum in Philadelphia Street View

Bucks County museum dedicated to Oscar Hammerstein II preps for restoration and construction projects

Oscar Hammerstein Museum renovation

Here's how new panels at the President's House differ from the original displays

President's House New Panels

Mayor Parker vows to fight to restore President's House exhibit after Trump administration replaces slavery panels

President's House Parker

Norcross family buys rare copy of Declaration of Independence at auction for $3.6 million

Norcross Declaration Goldin

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated

Independence Hall 1776

As Philly celebrates America's 250th, test your knowledge on how the city has marked July Fourth over the years

July 4th Independence Hall

Pope Leo XIV says United States' 250th anniversary is an opportunity for country to recommit to its ideals

Pope Leo Speech

Trump administration may hang new panels at President's House, federal court says

President's House panels

Philadelphia 250

The first organized baseball team formed in Philadelphia nearly 200 years ago

First baseball team Philly

A flyer from Philadelphia's tea party protest in 1773 fetches big sum in 'America at 250' auction

Philly Tea Party leaflet

Eastern State Penitentiary has a new exhibit on its synagogue, the nation's first in a prison

Eastern State Jewish exhibit

Where to catch 'Big Boy,' the world's largest operating steam locomotive, on its tour through Philly region

Big Boy Train Philly

Here's a look at the newly renovated First Bank of the United States, which is now open to the public

first bank reopening

52nd Annual Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show brings artists, films to one of Pennsylvania's most historic towns

Mt Gretna Outdoor Art Show

America's 250th birthday yields tons of collectibles, but their future value may be hard to gauge

America 250 Collectibles

Philly stars in Netflix's 'The American Experiment' alongside Hillary Clinton and Mike Pence

American Experiment Netflix

The First Bank of the United States is reopening as a museum. Here's a look back at its history

First Bank of United States

City Tavern's garden to be turned into history-themed pop-up bar this summer

City Tavern Garden

NPS doesn't need to restore original slavery exhibits at President's House, appeals court rules

Presidents' House exhibit ruling

Hamilton-themed scavenger hunt will take participants through Philadelphia's historic district

Independence Hall Scavenger Hunt

Contents of America’s Time Capsule revealed ahead of July 4 burial at Independence Hall

America250 time capsule

With a history of music and beer, Lemon Hill has always been a 'place for parties'

Lemon Hill History

Members of U.S. Congress to hold ceremony at Independence Hall for America 250

Independence Hall July 2

Long rumored alien encounter in 'Pennsylvania's Roswell' is referenced in Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day'

Disclosure Day Kecksburg

Philadelphia 250

Six decades ago, the Pride movement began taking shape in Philadelphia

Annual Reminder Demonstration

Plants, medicine and daily life in colonial Philadelphia are the focus of a June 10 Mütter Museum event

Mutter Museum - Plant

Rising Sun Inn, a tavern on an 18th century property that once hid the Liberty Bell, closes for pending sale

Rising Sun Inn

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