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Rediscovering America’s First Declaration of Independence

Have you ever had someone bring world-changing history to life for you? I recently experienced this when David Fleming, author of “Who’s Your Founding Father,” organized a history tour that ...
New York Post

America’s independence fight wasn’t just about 13 colonies — it was a world war that transformed humanity

An unemployed Prussian drillmaster named Baron von Steuben clutches his (largely fabricated) letters of recommendation as he awaits a job interview in Pennsylvania. Molly Brant, a Haudenosaunee ...
Artnet

Countdown to America’s 250th: The Museum Shows Mapping the Country’s Past—and Future

The countdown to the 250th anniversary of America’s independence has begun, and museums are already lining up celebrations to mark the milestone. Far from empty flag-waving exercises, these ...
Newsweek

The Story of America’s Declaration of Cultural Independence

America's declaration of political independence is a story Americans are familiar with. But few know the story of America's declaration of cultural independence, which took the form of a speech by ...
EURweb

The Divided Fourth: Why Some African Americans Opt Out of Independence Day | VIDEO

*The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. While many Americans ...
The Heritage Foundation

America’s 250th Anniversary

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, The Heritage Foundation offers a curated collection of publications, historic documents, and videos. These resources are designed to ...