As we celebrate 250 years of U.S. independence, let us seize this moment not merely to look back with gratitude, but to look forward with purpose.

A nostalgic portal from the present to the future will be buried underground in historic Philadelphia to commemorate our nation’s landmark birthday...

In a divided country, an overwhelming number of people agree that we need more civic education to pass on the American way.

This year brings a flurry of unique and alternative events where Americans can come together, put aside our differences, and celebrate 250 years of nationhood..

From the National Mall in Washington to the historic streets of Philadelphia, organizers are staging gatherings that emphasize shared heritage.

To those who don’t celebrate our history, go study the long and bloody history of human civilization and notice how rare and recent our freedoms really are.

As the U.S.’ 250th celebration approaches, many Americans don’t feel much like celebrating. Americans empathize. Unlike at previous landmark annive...

As we celebrate 250 years of U.S. independence, let us seize this moment not merely to look back with gratitude, but to look forward with purpose.

In these fiercely-polarized times, the presidential historian reminds us that Americans' freedom has been tested – and has survived – much worse.