BR Emanuel Leutze, Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851, Oil on canvas, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York ...

What did the American Revolution look like? As the United States hurtles toward the 250th anniversary of the nation’s ...

Kathryn Jones is on a mission to read every plaque in every D.C.-area Smithsonian. While she didn’t start the project for posterity, proposed cuts to the institution give her experiment extra weight.

Pennsylvania’s capital city is a true weekend getaway dream. The stunning dome of the State Capitol building dominates the skyline with its green-blue glow. It’s like someone took all the grandeur of ...

Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look ...

Two historic copies of the Declaration of Independence are on display temporarily inside the New Hampshire State House, where ...