Apr 17
Remembering Benjamin Franklin 223 years after his passing
April 17 is the 223rd anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s death in 1790, at the age of 84. We remember him well—particularly in Philadelphia.
Feb 21
Pitchers, catchers…and signers report: a Founding Fathers baseball dream team
If the framers of the Constitution were a baseball team, who would they be and what position would they play?
Dec 12
Happy anniversary, Pennsylvania
On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the Constitution, but it’s home to many firsts.
Aug 24
French lessons: from revolutionary Philadelphia to Libya with love
With Gadhafi on the ropes, Philadelphia’s French fetish is hard to miss.
