The primary obligation of any government, the Declaration of Independence tells us in its famous second paragraph, is the “safety and happiness” of its citizens. The necessity of securing safety is ...

Leaders of South Carolina’s three branches of government commemorated a non-partisan event — the 250th year of the ...

More than two centuries after July 4, 1776, the men who signed the Declaration of Independence — especially John Hancock — are famous. But the woman whose name also appears on ...

The film depicts the historical events leading to the Declaration of Independence by the thirteen American colonies in 1776. It highlights the colonists' struggle for self-governance, their resistance ...

As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded not only of the fireworks and festivities but also of the significant historical event that this day commemorates—the adoption of the ...

The copy of one of the nation's foundational documents almost never sees the light of day. The museum is making an exception ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - This week in history— Did you know there was a declaration written before the Declaration of Independence? And it was written by Thomas Jefferson. Written by Thomas ...

Women's History Month events are online and in person, and they explore contributions from the start of our nation through ...

The eyes lack any clear expression, though they aren’t vacant. Staring down from the upper windows of a substantial brick house at the corner of Market and Seventh streets, in the historic district ...

Almost two centuries ago, dozens of Texans gathered in the town of Washington-on-the-Brazos to sign Texas’ Declaration of ...

The Lone Star State declared its independence from Mexico weeks before the final battle of the Texas Revolution. Here's why ...

In between today's cookouts, pool parties and fireworks, it's important to remember Philadelphia's role in the birth of America. In the late 18th century, the city hosted the First and Second ...