Discover why July 4th is celebrated as U.S. Independence Day, commemorating the 1776 Declaration of Independence, and explore ...

Though John Adams was old and ill when he died, the curious timing of his demise sparked countless unusual theories.

At 92, Oak Trace resident Jeanette Adams is proving charm never goes out of style. Long before influencers had followers, ...

As today marks July 4th, it's a fitting time to reflect on a remarkable event in American history that unfolded on this very ...

Discover why Americans use fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July. Learn about its origins, John Adams's vision, and its ...

An extremely rare 17th century coin owned by Founding Father John Adams' family has sold for $2.52 million. The silver threepence coin, minted in 1652, set a new world record for a coin auction on ...

He wrote to Abigail that "the second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America." The ...

US Independence Day is more than just a historical anniversary. It embodies the spirit of American freedom and the values of ...

Opening night of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2014 production of The Death of Klinghoffer was met by a phalanx of protesters ready for a fight. The opera, by the American composer John Adams ...

The Adams family’s commitment to these principles did not end with John Adams. His son, John Quincy Adams, carried his father’s torch into an era marked by one of our nation’s most painful ...

In late March, Kurt Graham gave the Howard R. Driggs Memorial Lecture at Southern Utah University, telling students about his own personal Mount Rushmore, which would feature presidents John Adams ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Buffalo Trace Distillery is back above water and working to reopen after historic flooding forced the iconic Kentucky bourbon brand to shut down operations.