Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout continues the story of John George Hoover, who fought under Gen. George Washington.

The U.S. Mint unveiled the designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence next year. They ...

The Trump administration has revealed five quarter designs to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, bypassing options ...

The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, in 2026 with a new set of circulating coins, ...

While the official celebrations of the milestone don’t start until July 4, 2026, Patriots Week 2025 seems especially relevant. History buffs in Trenton are revving up for a week of battle reenactments ...

Riverhead is planning a Jan. 23 “Red White and Blue Ball,” a July 4 parade and a fireworks show at South Jamesport beach as ...

Your focus right now is probably on the approaching holiday season, but plans are underway to celebrate a major milestone ...

Americans have looked to the Declaration of Independence when they sought to remedy contemporary problems and create new ...

The point is that America, on the eve of its 250th birthday, is a young nation.

Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier’s iconic Centennial Wheel to unveil a ...

As the 250th anniversary of American independence draws near, several Rhode Island writers and historians have turned their attention to describing the series of local events from the 1764 protest ...

WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, the United States of America declared its independence, laying the foundation for the freedoms and liberties we hold dear today; and WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 250th ...