Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced that the State House will once again be open ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence ... Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. Conflict between the ...

Most places in the US celebrate the Fourth of July with elaborate fireworks and massive barbecues, but some Alaska residents ...

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The town's next fire chief says he was "ecstatic" when he heard that he would be offered the post. On Tuesday afternoon, the Prudential Committee ratified a contract to ...

Since officially declaring its independence from British rule on July 4, 1776, the US government has shown unrelenting ...

July 4. Cocoa Beach’s official birthday is June 5, 1925, but the centennial celebrations are being held in July to coincide with Independence Day festivities.. Various events are planned to ...

Was 1775 really the main pivot point in the fight for independence? 1760? 1607? The Founders themselves weren’t sure.

Applying for and acquiring United States citizenship is no easy feat. Before taking the oath of allegiance, aspiring ...

The Orange County Historical Museum will use the grant money to hold an event to celebrate the anniversary of the third ...

The statute was meant to be a monumental gesture of French-American friendship to mark the 100th anniversary of the July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence. After being transported in 350 pieces ...

City tourism leaders want your help compiling a list of Philly firsts to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.