Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the location of the First Continental Congress. “What do we mean by the American Revolution?” John Adams might have mused these words in ...
When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly ...
The historic reenactments will be held every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 27 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
A ceremony to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first Continental Congress was held Thursday night at the Parkersburg ...
The First Continental Congress formed in response to the British Parliament's passage of the Intolerable Acts (called the Coercive Acts in England), which aimed to punish Massachusetts for the ...
An interesting story revolves around s painting done by T.H. Matteson in 1848 called "The First Prayer in Congress." ...
I don't think the decision to shuffle out of office at 81 should have been Biden's to make, nor should it be left to the ...
Two new designs—commemorating the early foundations for U.S. independence and thanking health care workers—have been unveiled ...
So much of our nation’s history is tied to this great city, and today, we mark another important chapter with the 250th ...
On Sept. 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia, calling for a boycott of British goods ...
Members of DAR and SAR came dressed in Revolutionary War-era clothing, complete with a traditional color guard to present ...
When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly ...