The 250th birthday of the United States arrives at a time of great change and contention

At 50-year intervals, the U.S. has marked the Declaration of Independence at important junctures in the country’s history ...

America was not founded by 'tariff men,' contrary to this painting in Trump's White House

Reason takes a look back at our country's founding people and ideas. Read more here.Last year, President Donald Trump ...
Enterprise News on MSN

Historian reveals Abraham Lincoln's New England roots

Historian Thomas R. Turner explores Abraham Lincoln's surprising ties to Massachusetts and New England in a July lecture.
Smithsonian Magazine

An A.I.-Generated Alexander Hamilton Chats About Economics at the Museum of American Finance, Opening This Weekend in Boston

The museum, which started in New York and hasn't had a permanent exhibition space in several years, depicts the history and ...

Don't throw away your shot to speak to an AI Alexander Hamilton at Boston's new finance museum

Nearly a decade after leaving its former home, the Museum of American Finance is opening its new doors to the public.
BroadwayWorld

Catherine Tate Departs West End OH, MARY! Early; Mason Alexander Park Returns

Catherine Tate has departed from the West End production of Oh, Mary! due to 'personal reasons,' with original star Mason Alexander Park filling in before Cole Escola and Jinkx Monsoon take over.
Sentinel & Enterprise on MSN

Local notebook: Lacrosse standouts earn big honors

Jul. 8—Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The best and brightest of the high school lacrosse scene were honored this ...

Inside the U.S. Post Office’s revolution, by foot, horseback, and helicopter

In 1954, the USPS was looking for innovative ways to process the 54 billion items mailed. National Geographic traveled to ...

Impromptu pageantry replaced Philly’s official parade as extreme heat mars the nation’s 250th

PHILADELPHIA — The eve of the United States’ 250th birthday in Philadelphia was less celebration and more chagrin, as ...
PBS

Timeline: Alexander Wilson's Life

The unaccountable and extraordinary life of Alexander Wilson spanned 69 years, four wives, seven children and two wars, and even still, questions remain about the spy and author’s career and the web ...
Greek Reporter

From War Hero to Academic Pioneer: The Genesis of Modern Greek at Harvard

The history of Modern Greek at Harvard University began in 1828, just a few years after the Greek War of Independence started ...
PBS

Establishing a National Bank

One of the most important of Alexander Hamilton's many contributions to the emerging American economy was his successful advocacy for the creation of a national bank. But the Bank of the United States ...