Which Founding Father would you like to have a beer with? According to a poll out in time for Independence Day, Ben Franklin gets the nod. Franklin, the vanguard American statesman, garnered 34% of ...

Thomas Jefferson served as the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the first Secretary of State (1789-1794), ...

In the muggy summer of 1776, 56 men met in Philadelphia and pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to America’s ...

On July 4th, a unique piece of history will go on sale in Philadelphia – a letter from Thomas Jefferson to the governor of ...

A letter written by Thomas Jefferson will go up for auction on July 4th. Estimators value the letter, which discusses the ...

We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that laid the foundation of ...

As Independence Day approaches, it’s worth remembering that America’s Founding Fathers weren’t just fiery revolutionaries — ...

On the Fourth of July, it's not uncommon to see groups grilling up hot dogs in celebration - but what were the Founding ...

Lie? George is famous for his confession to his father, “I cannot tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet,” referring to the ...

You can read the full text of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights on the National Archives website at www.archives.gov/founding-docs.

"I'm anti-lawn." Expert reveals shocking truth behind traditional suburban lawns: 'So ingrained into our culture' first ...

Thomas Jefferson Academy held its high school graduation in the school gymnasium on May 16. Seven special awards, which are given by the school, are the David Thanepohn Torchbearer Award, B. J. Jones ...