The Mother’s Day we celebrate on the second Sunday in May exists largely due to the incessant efforts—some might say maniacal single-mindedness—of a woman named Anna Jarvis.

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas ...

Will Compton shares why Fourth of July is special, as NFL fireworks, from Al Davis to Tyreek Hill, ignite tradition.

Next of Kin — the dimly-lit Frankford Avenue joint which, for a Fishtown cocktail bar, is only maybe half as Fishtown-y as ...

Instead, they begin on December 1 and mark the 24 days before Christmas. Today, most Advent calendars include paper doors that open to reveal an image, Bible verse, or piece of chocolate.

In June of 1826, Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Roger C. Weightman, declining an invitation to come to Washington, D.C. to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Summer Solstice 2025: The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and usually falls between June 20 and June 22. Also known as the midsummer or Estival solstice, its name comes from the ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville came alive at Bo Diddley Plaza for Freedom Fest 25, a celebration of Emancipation Day and Juneteenth, two major moments in Black history. With music, food trucks ...

Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster County hosted a Juneteenth celebration with re-enactments, gospel choirs, and vendors spotlighting African American-owned businesses in the Susquehanna Valley.

At the Muhammad Ali Center, those values aren’t just on display, they’re alive. And on Juneteenth, the doors open wide to welcome the community in for a day of reflection, history, and hope.

Isabella Aldrete, the Nevada Independent It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been ...