Independence Hall is off-limits to visitors through most of January for restoration work. Why it matters: It's part of the ...

US Independence Day 2025: On July 4, 2025, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day, marking the anniversary of the nation's declaration of independence from British rule in 1776. This ...

For the past decade, filmmaker Ken Burns and his team have been delving deep into history to put together this six-part ...

On July 4, 1776, the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. The nation's founding document is fittingly named the Declaration of Independence, and it outlines how the then-13 ...

Independence Day, celebrated each year on 4 July, is about more than just barbeques, fireworks, and trips to the beach or lake. It’s the cornerstone of American history, celebrating the birth of the ...

Ken Burns, with co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, gives us an in-depth look at the war for independence that ...

July Fourth marked 249 years since the 13 American colonies rejected a British monarch and embraced freedom. But as we enter the first days of our 250th year on this Earth, it feels like we’re moving ...

Most Americans consider themselves patriotic but disagree on what patriotism means. A new survey reveals a generational divide in how patriotism is perceived. Many Americans believe that political ...