Today, we celebrate the birthday of President James Madison—the Father of our Constitution and intellectual architect of the American Founding, whose ...

Written in Jefferson’s own hand, and including a more damning condemnation of slavery, the early draft is part of a major new America 250 exhibit at the American Philosophical Society.

In the State Reception Room, where the 250th birthday ceremony was held, a U.S. flag with 42 stars hangs on the wall, a rare artifact from when Washington was the country’s newest state.

The auction features over 45 lots related to Space from the Mercury program through the Space Shuttle, plus over 25 ...

Just in time for the country’s 250th birthday, “Being Thomas Jefferson” promises “an intimate history” of the primary author ...

Legislators, students, historical society members, reenactors of Founding Fathers and more gathered Monday in the Capitol to ...

Monticello's Andrew Davenport reflected on the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026. A ...

TO UPDATE the first edition of his 1801 manual, Thomas Jefferson handwrote annotations citing legal precedents he believed should further guide Congress. In 2025, Alexander’s research recently ...

As early voting continues in Virginia, the debate over redistricting is again drawing attention to how the state’s congressional maps are created. Lynchburg Humane Society seeks community help after ...

President Thomas Jefferson was big on recording the weather wherever he was. His notes on temperature, nature and rainfall are becoming a record on climate history. This is Presidents Day for those ...

The cast of Fox Nation’s new docudrama series "The White House" said they immersed themselves in history to prepare for their roles and revealed that the building used to replicate America’s most ...

Sabrina Sloan stars in "Sally: A Solo Play" at the Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre Lansing playwright Sandra Seaton wrote "Sally: A Solo Play" which is making its debut at the Michigan State ...