Editor鈥檚 note: The first few weeks of our America 250 series has focused heavily on the early career of George Washington, the nation鈥檚 first president and, prior to the American revolution, an officer in the British Army. We touched briefly two week ago on Washington鈥檚 campaign through ...
Editor鈥檚 note: This is the second in a series of 12 weekly stories focusing on America鈥檚 250th birthday, as told through the lens of our communities and the role many of the places we call home played in shaping the nation before, during and after the Revolutionary War. This week we stop ...
What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world鈥檚 most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we ...
A caravan from America 250 PA celebrating the country鈥檚 semiquincentennial this year is swinging through southwestern Pennsylvania this weekend to kickoff a patriotic party. Members from the legislatively-created organization tasked with promoting the 250th anniversary of independence are ...
