How Juneteenth National Independence Day became more than a federal holiday reveals a transformation in how the nation remembers freedom. First celebrated in Texas in 1866, the holiday now reaches ...

The U.S. National Park Service overhauled its list of dates for free admission in 2026, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...

July 4 (UPI) --Most Americans are all familiar with the reason we celebrate July Fourth as Independence Day. This was the day in 1776 that the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of ...

Communities across the country mark Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates freedom with parades, panels and purposeful events that honor liberty and push conversations forward. The ...

July Fourth (or the Fourth of July or Independence Day) is a special American holiday celebrated every year on July 4, and it's not just a day for fireworks and barbecues. Here's a quick history ...

This Fourth of July, people living in Colorado will see more than just fireworks in the sky. The Colorado Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcons will fly over Colorado communities in honor of ...

The National Park Service has begun its annual week to draw attention to its properties around the country in the hopes of encouraging tourism. The process is a bit different this year, as it comes at ...