John Hancock was first to sign Declaration of Independence, the first governor of Massachusetts and president of the Second ...

Boston's Fourth of July parade began Friday morning at City Hall Plaza, where officials emphasized the significance of Independence Day for the city and the nation. "It's a federal holiday of ...

You don’t have to wait until July 4 to see fireworks in Boston. The Harborfest display will begin at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, with the fireworks launching from a barge at Long Wharf. Immediately ...

A highly pedigreed property in central Boston is for sale for the first time in 50 years — bringing with it considerable ...

The property, which was named after John's younger brother Ebenezer, was built in the mid-1760s, before the American ...

The house is the only remaining property associated with founding father John Hancock in Boston, the listing says.

The Boston Public Library houses an extraordinary collection of rare and historic documents, including treasured copies of the Declaration of Independence.Central to this collection are several ...

The Declaration of Independence condemns King George III for having “burnt our towns.” But the British were not to blame for ...

The initial marking of the historic spot came in the late 1890s, in conjuction with the building of a new City Hall. The ...

From fireworks to typical clothing traditions, the Fourth of July has a long line of traditions with meaningful backgrounds.

CONCORD, N.H. — Two historic copies of the Declaration of Independence are on display temporarily inside the New Hampshire State House, where visitors can get an up-close look at the penmanship ...