The First Continental Congress convened on on Sept.5, 1774, including delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies and Founding ...

On Sept. 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia, calling for a boycott of British goods ...

The historic reenactments will be held every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 27 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

In a little less than two years, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since a group of ...

Today, we take a look back at some of the most pivotal moments in history that occurred on September 6th. The First ...

A ceremony to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first Continental Congress was held Thursday night at the Parkersburg ...

A ceremony to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first Continental Congress was held Thursday night at the Parkersburg ...

The first widespread agreement across the American Colonies dealt with economic independence from British trade and taxation.

An interesting story revolves around s painting done by T.H. Matteson in 1848 called "The First Prayer in Congress." ...

So much of our nation’s history is tied to this great city, and today, we mark another important chapter with the 250th ...

On Sept. 5, 1774, the First Continental Congress met at Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia to discuss a unified Colonial response to certain punitive measures passed by the British Parliament. This ...

Members of DAR and SAR came dressed in Revolutionary War-era clothing, complete with a traditional color guard to present ...