By the time the First Continental Congress adjourned in October 1774, significant steps had been taken toward Adams' goal. The colonies had formed a united front: If one colony was attacked ...

The Fort Gower Resolves, signed by soldiers in November 250 years ago, was one of the first documents to express support for American independence.

Carpenters’ Hall has been celebrating the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress, with its eye on 2026, too.

In 1774, the Declarations and Resolves of the First Continental Congress proclaimed that the colonists “have a right peaceably to assemble, consider of their grievances, and petition the King ...

As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, let us remember also to mark the formal beginnings ...

The Framers cared a good deal about the freedom of the press, as the Appeal to the Inhabitants of Quebec, written by the First Continental Congress in 1774, shows: The last right we shall mention ...

The Pennsylvanian supported early moves toward liberty by fellow colonials, but would not sign the Declaration of ...

The second annual Yorktown Tea Festival takes place Nov. 6 through 8 at various locations in Historic Yorktown. Guests will ...

On October 20, 1774 - 250 years ago this Sunday - the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia adjourned with something new and momentous for the future United States. The delegates crafted the ...

One of Philadelphia’s oldest professional guilds is celebrating its 300th anniversary. In that time, the Carpenters’ Company ...

On July 4th, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That's one really big, special birthday! But to get to that date 250 ...

By the time the First Continental Congress adjourned in October 1774, significant steps had been taken toward Adams' goal. The colonies had formed a united front: If one colony was attacked ...