Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted and adopted in Philadelphia in 1776, where delegates from the colonies gathered to chart a new course.
Debated in Independence Hall, it expressed the ideals of liberty and self-governance.
Rooted in the spirit of the Delaware Valley, it marked the moment the colonies chose freedom and laid the foundation for a new nation.
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Valley Forge Park Alliance Recruiting Readers, Vocal Groups for 250th Independence Day Commemoration
Two hundred and fifty years after a bold declaration changed the course of history, the fields of Valley Forge are…
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As Philadelphia Celebrates America250, Firstrust Bank Reflects on Its Historic First in Pennsylvania
As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate America250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city’s long…
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MCCC Commemorates 250th U.S. Anniversary with Declaration of Independence Expert
A leading historian on the Declaration of Independence will discuss how the document shaped the future of the United States…
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North Wales Borough Teams With Valley Forge Tourism for 250th Anniversary Push
North Wales partnered with Visit Valley Forge, a nonprofit that promotes regional events, to help publicize the town’s activities for…
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Before the Revolution Was Fought with Guns, Philadelphia’s Thomas Paine Sparked It with His Pen
Before the Revolution was fought with guns and bayonets, Thomas Paine fought it with words. Words that were sharper, louder,…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the…
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Across All 6 Episodes, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Take Center Stage in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
The Revolution that changed the world was born right here in the Delaware Valley, in the muddy crossroads of Chester…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting…
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Ken Burns’ New Documentary ‘The American Revolution’ Puts Ben Franklin at Start, Philadelphia at Center
After a decade of filming for his new docuseries The American Revolution, Ken Burns begins with Ben Franklin and positions…
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MCCC to Host ‘Give Us Liberty and the Right to Vote: The Journey to the 19th Amendment’ Sept. 17
In commemoration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will host a panel discussion and Q&A…
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Why New York Professionals Consider Retiring in Pennsylvania
For those who want to stay in the northeast U.S., retiring in Pennsylvania is looking more and more attractive. Pennsylvania…
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Philadelphia Shatters Tourism Records in Summer 2024, Driven by Major Events and International Travel
Philadelphia’s summer of 2024 was one for the record books. Thanks to a combination of major events, a thriving hospitality…
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Philadelphia Jumps on the Travel Tuesday Trend to Attract International Travelers
Holiday shopping isn’t just about getting the best deal on a flat-screen television or gaming console. The post-Thanksgiving shopping fest…
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Pottstown GoFourth! 2024 Street Fest and Fireworks Party Shows Off the Best of Pottstown
This year’s Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Independence Day celebration has something for all ages with activities all day long. The day…
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Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability to be Presented to Renowned Cardiologist, Dr. Mian A. Jan
The Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University has established the Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and…
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Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert Staple: The Rich History and Delicious Taste of Shoofly Pie
A Pennsylvania Dutch dessert staple marries the crust of a crumb cake with fluffy molasses, to make the iconic Shoofly…
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Come Learn About the Ghosts of a Historic Bucks County Mansion This Fall
A popular mansion in Bucks County will be offering tours of the premises this fall, sharing the stories of the…
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Diversity Walk Dedication Looks at West Chester University Effort to Unite Us
Against the backdrop of a nation tearing itself apart with racial, political, and economic divides, a diverse committee of 52…
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