As they do every year, Perth Amboy residents gather in Market Square opposite historic City Hall to ring the replica Liberty Bell 13 times – one toll for each of 13 original colonies.

Following the War of 1812, they declared that the 13 original colonies were now united, free and independent states – apart from the British monarchy.

DEARBORN, MI — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Dearborn.

Derek Hankerson, president of the group, said the state and county history is not entirely separate from the events leading to the American Revolution and the 13 original colonies' freedom.

Florida and Palm Beach County history is not entirely separate from the events leading to the American Revolution and the 13 original colonies' fight ...

From fireworks to typical clothing traditions, the Fourth of July has a long line of traditions with meaningful backgrounds.

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country agree to commemorate the holiday with a fireworks celebration?

The words of John Dickinson, a conservative politician, fell on deaf ears. Westminster’s arrogance was exceeded by her lack of common sense in ruling over the thirteen colonies. The Revenue Act of ...

The celebration of the Declaration of Independence's semiquincentennial is a chance to broaden the historical narrative to include the 27th U.S. state.