Historic Philadelphia is searching for a new group of actors and storytellers to help bring the city’s history to life during the 250th anniversary celebrations of America in 2026.

Mural artists are creating No. 1 sculptures celebrating historic places and inventions that were created in Philadelphia.

People with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Chris Preperato for Carpenters’ Hall) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! A new history and civics program is taking shape ...

After slavery-related panels were removed from the President’s House, Philadelphia sued, and leaders condemned the move as an attack on truth-telling. Get details.

Art installations, videos and concerts honoring North Philadelphia's history will take over a number of cultural centers and venues later this month. The inaugural North Philadelphia History Festival, hosted by Scribe Video Center, will take place ...

The National Basketball League was formed in Philly in 1898, the Historic District and the Sixers have teamed up to commemorate it.

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