The United States of America, as it’s called today, had only been known up to that point as the “United Colonies.” A ...

On Sept. 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia, calling for a boycott of British goods ...

In a move of profound symbolic and practical importance, the Continental Congress formally adopted “United States of America” as the official name of the new nation.

For one day nearly 250 years ago, on Sept. 27, 1777, Lancaster became the capital of the country as members of the ...

In honor of America's upcoming 250th birthday, FOX 29 explores the importance of Philadelphia during the Revolutionary period.

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States. However, all ...

Members of the John Guild Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, attended the 134th Continental Congress in Washington, D.C., highlighting the organization's ongoing commitment to service and ...

More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened in late June in the nation’s capital for the 134th Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service ...

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final approval of the Declaration of Independence. Viewed now as patriots by Americans, ...

Napoleon Sarony, “The Declaration of Independence,” 1843–1853. Harry T. Peters, “America on Stone.” Lithography Collection. Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History This hand-colored ...