Middlesex County played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. A free, interactive History Guide helps visitors explore the county's Revolutionary War landmarks. Key historic sites include Rutgers ...

While some buildings no longer stand, history lovers will be fascinated by a QR-guided tour at a former stop on the Underground Railroad.

No matter what folks in Boston tell you, Philadelphia is America’s most historic big city. So why is architectural preservation increasingly under attack here, especially as Philadelphia gets ready ...

At Archie's Corner, archaeologists and township leaders are using new technology to protect the legacy of a trailblazing Black preacher.

Perfect if you're looking for spots where you can ditch the car and wander on foot, exploring cafes and boutiques in historic settings.

Philadelphia’s City Tavern is one of the most historically significant gathering places from the American Revolutionary era.

Explore fascinating abandoned and historic places in Illinois, where prisons, ghost towns, and ancient sites reveal stories that refuse to fade away.

Advocates for the restoration of the President's House slavery exhibit said critical interpretive panels are still missing ...

The Circle Theatre was once home to a 3,000-seat auditorium. The ornate property remains today, but it hasn’t shown movies for decades.

Step into Pennsylvania’s historic candy shop, America’s oldest, still delighting visitors with sweet treats after more than ...

These places confront the contradictions that shape our democracy, and ask us to face them with humility and courage, writes Carol Quillen.