Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first American flag in 1776 from her home in Philadelphia, while the colonies were still under British rule.

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, FOX 5 NY visits the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia to learn the story of the woman credited with hand-sewing the first American flag in 1776 for General ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, historic sites in Philadelphia are spotlighting the people and places tied to the nation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, FOX 5 NY visits the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia to learn the story of the woman ...

An unscheduled and dramatic light and sound show — this one produced by nature — interrupted Philadelphia’s July Fourth extravaganza Saturday night, forcing crowds to evacuate the Parkway three hours ...

Philly’s new Path to Democracy walking tour lets visitors and residents take a front seat in exploring the city’s history. The idea came as a way to connect residents and visitors to the historical ...

The last few weeks I have written about flags and even about visiting The House of Flags Museum. This time of year, and this ...

Versions of the Ross flag, now a logo for Freedom 250, the White House–endorsed semiquincentennial planner, have been popping up in political contexts and elsewhere. (There are variations of the logo, ...

America's 250th anniversary marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and now more than ever, travelers can visit the places where our nation's story unfolded. These are the destinations ...

While women in New Jersey had few rights, they stepped up during the Revolution, caring for troops, loading cannon in battle, ...

A troubling time lies ahead for Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) in Coronation Street. For weeks, she’s been visibly pained by the presence of Ross Wilkes (Ian Burfield), the estranged father of her ...

Give Pennsylvania the attention it deserves by visiting the landmarks that belong on every list but somehow keep getting overlooked.