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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Celebrate the 250th in the Upper Perkiomen Valley This Fourth of July Weekend
The Upper Perkiomen Valley is going all in for America’s 250th — and there’s something on the schedule for everyone.…
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Pennsylvania’s 1776 Constitution: A Parallel Celebration
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but it also marks the semi-quincentennial of another…
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Valley Forge Hosts Free July 4 Celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary
When George Washington’s Continental Army camped at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777, the survival of the American experiment…
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“An American Dream” Debuts at Longwood Gardens June 25 with Symphonic Salute to America250
The making of the Brandywine Valley Symphony’s commissioned patriotic piece for America250, An American Dream by Iowa composer Aaron Fullan,…
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South Philadelphia’s Stadium District Is Getting a $30 Million Traffic Overhaul — Here’s What to Expect
South Philadelphia’s Stadium District has earned its reputation twice over: as one of the nation’s great sports destinations, and as…
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Montgomery County Is America’s Next Great Tourism Destination — And the 250th Is Just the Beginning
Montgomery County has long been one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best-kept secrets. But as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up as the token Protestant…
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Pennsylvania’s Other 250-Year-Old Document Deserves Its Own Celebration
As we reach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is natural to focus on that world-changing document.…
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Pottstown’s GoFourth! Festival Is Back — and This Year, It’s Personal
Mark your calendar: July 4, 2026, Memorial Park, all day. The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival is returning for its 10th season,…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Marks 50 Years — and America’s 250th — With Three Days of Living History This July 4th Weekend
This Fourth of July weekend, one of the most storied sites in American history becomes the backdrop for a celebration…
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Historic Rock Ford Leads Lancaster’s Role as an America250 Epicenter
As the nation gears up to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, one historic site in Lancaster is stepping…
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How Philadelphia Became the Birthplace of American Independence
Why Philadelphia? When most people picture the American Revolution, they see muskets flashing in Boston, redcoats marching through New York,…
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Historic Trappe Showcases Revolutionary War Roots Ahead of America 250 in Montgomery County
Rooted in the same historic landscape that witnessed the American Revolution, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) continues…
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WCU Celebrates 250th Signing of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ with a Gathering of PA’s 10 Frederick Douglass Institutes
West Chester University (WCU) has a one-of-a-kind link to our nation’s founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American…
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Walk in George Washington’s Footsteps at Peter Wentz Farmstead
Rooted in the same historic landscape that witnessed the American Revolution, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) continues…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Named Premier Sponsor of Valley Forge America250 and Park’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations
A historic year is coming to one of the Delaware Valley’s most important Revolutionary War landmarks. In 2026, Valley Forge…
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Tickets Now on Sale for Inaugural Pennsylvania Antiques Show at Valley Forge
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Pennsylvania Antiques Show, a major event celebrating the best of Americana, fine…
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