America 250

As part of The United States of America’s 250th anniversary, all 50 states contributed items to a time capsule that was buried at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia over the holiday weekend.

After nearly two centuries of disrepair, the Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown was rebuilt in the 1960s as an interactive, open-air museum dedicated to preserving local heritage.

The "Independence Tree" was planted in 1776 outside the Moffatt-Ladd House in Portsmouth by William Whipple, soon after he signed the Declaration of Independence.

The exhibit showcases the perspectives of colonists grappling with independence from British rule; it highlights Springfield's contribution to the American language through its association with Merriam-Webster and explores Springfield's emergence as a center of industrial innovation.

This year, the nation's 250th birthday, has been busy for historical reenactors. And in a time when how history is taught is up for debate, these buffs see their work as more important than ever.

Virtual WayBack allows users to talk with their AI replicas in real time on their website.

A University of New Hampshire professor who is the leading U.S. expert on oxen explains why these animals were so vital to early American settlers and patriots.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, one New Hampshire museum is showing off its collection of historic artifacts – centuries in the making. Here are just a few of what’s on display that might teach you something surprising about New Hampshire and American history.

Colonists debated freedom and democracy over beers at taverns like Boston's Green Dragon. The tavern hosted secret meetings where Paul Revere and others organized rebellion — including the Boston Tea Party — while patriots promoted local beer as a boycott against British imports.

As smallpox spread, colonists equated public health with self-governance, demanding that local officials track outbreaks and protect the public from contagion.