On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. Drafted primarily ...

The contours of this legacy are still contested, as they and so much else were at the time of their drafting. Yet, when Americans allow their disagreements to get too heated — or, worse, when they are ...

The celebration of the Declaration of Independence's semiquincentennial is a chance to broaden the historical narrative to ...

Regardless of Oval Office revisionism, Americans should never forget that their nation was forged in resistance to political ...

Ken Burns told Axios that his forthcoming six-part series — "The American Revolution" — has been in the works since December 2015 and required "years and years and years" of filming war reenactors ...

Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to ...

Here are some restaurant chains confirmed to be open on Friday, July 4: Most gas stations in New Jersey, with few exceptions, ...

WARSAW — As we start a new month, here are some holidays, trivia and events centered around July.

As Americans across the country prepare to celebrate Independence Day this Friday, July 4th, the holiday's deep historical roots extend far beyond backyard barb ...

To defeat them, the colonists decided they needed their own unified army. On June 14, 1775, a Continental Army representing all 13 colonies was established officially by the Continental Congress.

Philadelphia was a logical choice to convene delegates from the 13 colonies that became the United States, since it was centrally located and less vulnerable to attack by sea than New York City.

In this episode of Kings and Generals' animated historical series, we explore how the United States gained independence through the American Revolution. From the first shots at Lexington and ...