Philadelphia played a defining role in the history of world fairs by hosting the Centennial Exposition, the first official ...

The city celebrates its role in America's founding with exhibits, tours and historic sites as the nation turns 250 years old ...

Stroll through Chinatown, South Street, or North Broad, and discover the stories of different cultures and heritages that ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, there's history in every neighborhood. One program gives residents a chance to highlight that history. "We're Philly kids and growing ...

The Athletics played at Columbia Park at 29th and Columbia in North Philadelphia before opening Shibe Park in April 1909 at 21st and Lehigh Avenue in a section of North Philadelphia called Swampoodle.

Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is looking to hire history buffs to share the city's rich past with visitors — either by telling tales of the 18th century or by portraying historic figures. The ...

“Seeing Philadelphia” is the first public exhibition of the city’s historical archive since the collection was acquired by Drexel University. "Seeing Philadelphia" an exhibit at the Pennsylvania ...

Art installations, videos and concerts honoring North Philadelphia's history will take over a number of cultural centers and venues later this month. The inaugural North Philadelphia History Festival, ...