Boston exhibit looks at story behind Declaration of Independence

WBZ-TV's Levan Reid went to the exhibit at the Massachusetts Historical Society.

• Jul 2

July 4th, 2020: Celebrations, Protests, Social Distance Mark An Independence Day Like None Other

A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.

• Jul 3, 2020

Original Copy Of Declaration Of Independence To Be On Display

History-minded revelers can celebrate the Fourth of July by checking out an original copy of the Declaration of Independence at the state's Commonwealth Museum.

• Jun 30, 2019

Boston Museum Displays Rare Copy Of Declaration Of Independence

On this 4th of July, you can see an original copy of the Declaration of Independence right here in Boston. 

• Jul 3, 2018

Rare Copy Of Declaration Of Independence On Display July 4

One of 14 original copies of the Declaration of Independence will again be on public display for the 4th of July on Boston.

• Jul 1, 2018

NPR's Declaration Of Independence Tweets Anger Some Trump Supporters

National Public Radio marked the Fourth of July by tweeting the entire Declaration of Independence, but it seems some Twitter users didn't recognize what they were reading.

• Jul 5, 2017

Declaration Of Independence To Be Displayed On July 4th

Bostonians can go see an original copy of the Declaration of Independence at the state-run Commonwealth Museum Tuesday.

• Jul 3, 2017

Declaration On Display At Commonwealth Museum

An original copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display in Boston for the Fourth of July.

• Jul 1, 2017

Harvard Researchers Find Copy Of Declaration Of Independence

Harvard University researchers say they've discovered a second parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence.

• Apr 21, 2017

Boston Kicks Off Fourth Of July Celebration With Declaration Of Independence Reading

A huge crowd gathered Monday morning for a reading of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House--the same place it was first read from in 1776.

• Jul 4, 2016

Your City Guide to Washington D.C.

Refer to this guide to the best dining, lodging and attractions in Washington D.C.

• Aug 19, 2014

Best Places In America To Celebrate The 4th Of July

In celebration of Independence Day, several cities across the nation are hosting fun-filled activities by day and then concluding with spectacular pyrotechnic shows that can be viewed from miles away. Here are five of the best places in America to celebrate the Fourth of July

• Jun 17, 2014

Best Historic Vacations In The US

The early colonial settlements along the Eastern seaboard, including Boston, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are among the best places for an historic vacation in the US.

• Jan 14, 2014

Sam Adams Beer Ad Omits 'God' Reference From Declaration Of Independence

A controversy is brewing over the latest Samuel Adams beer commercial.

• Jul 6, 2013

The History Of July 4th

4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.

• Jun 18, 2012

JFK's copy of the Declaration of Independence

• Jul 5, 2010