This week in Philly history: The city hosted its first public tree lighting on Christmas Eve 1913
The tree at Independence Square was wrapped in 4,200 twinkling red, white, and blue lights and topped with a Bethlehem star.
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Celebrating July 4th
John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence. It is said that John Hancock's signed his name "with a great flourish" so England's "King George can ...
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Inside the Revamped 1850s-Era Home of a Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
a horseshoe settled among tree roots near the home of James Gibson Swisher (1794–1862), a Texas Ranger and member of the group of signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence known as the ...
State grant helps Liberty County Development Authority further plans for second trade hub
A OneGeorgia initiative awarded a grant to Liberty County as part of a new state program aimed at fostering economic ...
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Ocracoke Island to participate in America 250 program, celebrating the Declaration of Independence signing
Hyde County, which includes Ocracoke Island, has joined other North Carolina counties participating in the America 250 NC ...
Historical markers around Charleston getting a makeover to commemorate 250 years since Revolution
Historical markers in Charleston were restored during Thanksgiving week to commemorate upcoming 250th anniversary of the ...