Topic: Philadelphia History
History Floats
Ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary, the historic tall ship Gazela celebrates getting to 125 — with a little help from her friends
By Isaac Pollock
Women’s History Month Events in Philly
Celebrate trailblazers with tours and museum exhibits, support women-owned businesses at markets and food-and-drink events, and more.
By Laura Swartz
In Pursuit — Philadelphia and the Making of America
Sam Katz’s History Making Productions is releasing a sweeping Philly documentary series nearly 20 years in the making. See the first episode on February 20
By Christina Griffith
Dismantling America’s Truth
Philly writer Lorene Cary helped tell the story of the people George Washington enslaved in his home on what’s now Independence Mall. A fellow social justice activist decries the Trump-directed erasure of her work — and the facts
By David Topel
Once Again, Philadelphia Can Show America the Way
The Constitution Center’s COO holds dear the principles of shared ideals and social responsibility forged here 250 years ago. Will you join the efforts to renew our civic fabric this year?
By Vince Stango
How to celebrate Indigenous People and Italian heritage
With the holiday weekend ahead, here are meaningful ways to celebrate the multicultural influences that abound in Philly
By Charissa Howard
Unamerican Liberties at the Liberty Bell
A legendary local journalist calls out the President for trying to erase America’s ugly past — and present — in Philly’s and the nation's first federal memorial about slavery
By Linn Washington Jr.
The Room Where It Happened
This year’s Young People’s Continental Congress is hosting 27 student-teacher duos for a week of immersive programming
By Delaney Parks
Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell”
A call to action for all Philadelphians
By Thomas Devaney
This July 4th, Let’s Stand Up for Philadelphia Values
Remember the 1776 rallying cry that launched our country’s fight against tyranny? It’s time to raise our voices again
By Elaine Maimon