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Independence National Historical Park and its demolished history: What you need to know
Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like ...
How taverns, ale and hearty meals fueled America's fight for independence amid Continental Congress
Adams, Jefferson and other Founding Fathers enjoyed wild game and seasonal produce in Philadelphia's taverns during the ...
The ‘Dirty and Nasty People’ Who Became Americans
He concluded, he later wrote, that the troops were “ exceeding dirty & nasty people ” led by indifferent officers with an “ ...
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4th of July: Why we celebrate and where to see fireworks and events in Winnebago County
On July 4, 1777, the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common. In Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...
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Why do we celebrate the 4th of July? Set off fireworks? What happened on July 4, 1776
In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...