The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that ...

The celebration of America’s independence kicks into high gear this weekend.The famous battles of Lexington and Concord will be reenacted on<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

In response to this 18th-century vandalism/terrorism/coercion, the British government introduced a series of punitive measures under the Coercive Acts including dissolving the colonial assembly, ...

The U.S. will be celebrating next year, marking our daring break from Great Britain and the founding of the nation.

Ace any trivia night with these fun facts about America Fun facts about America that will surprise you Although the United ...

It also embodies the contradictions of America's third president and author of the Declaration of Independence: much as the ...

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

THE NOTABLE EVENTS of Newport’s early history are documented in the 1879 book, “The History of Newport, New Hampshire, from ...

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

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

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 ...

She said the idea came from the absence of a Colombian festival and her desire to bring her country’s independence day, July 20, to her new home and restaurant. “We thank all of our sponsors ...