NEW YORK (AP) — As the country’s 250th anniversary approaches, The New York Historical has launched a $250,000 prize for those who have helped the public better understand the past. The David M.

Kicking off our celebration this month with programs, concerts and more! Amy Kehs OPENING “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & ...

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In 1939, more than 120 years after the first photograph ever was taken, Robert Cornelius set up a camera in the back of his family’s store and took what is believed to be the very first photographic ...

For much of early American history, oil and natural gas were only valuable if they could be used close to where they were ...

A complex understanding of the past is vital to understanding what’s happening in the United States today. But many of us often don’t get the historical background we need in school. For example, to ...

This 1776-2026 Liberty Semiquincentennial Half Dollar is the perfect gift for yourself or your father this Father’s Day. Grab ...

Starting this weekend, a new series on PBS dives into the early history of Muslims in the United States. The six-part ...