'Intertwined histories' to be celebrated in USA's 250th birthday year

Local groups are planning to celebrate the USA's 250th birthday and its Ulster-Scots links.
Libertarianism.org

Ireland and America’s Shared History of Rebellion

During the year of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Paul Meany reflects on how the American Declaration ...

Call for statue to honour Co Tyrone man who printed US Declaration of Independence

There have been calls for a permanent public statue of John Dunlap – the Strabane-born printer of the Declaration of Independence – as the US celebrates its 250th anniversary this year.

How the Irish helped shape Philadelphia — and the United States

Irish workers built Pennsylvania’s canals and railroads. Irish families shaped neighborhoods and became part of the fabric of ...
Westmeath Examiner

MD members seek support for Town Band US trip

Mullingar Town Band will represent Ireland in the Semiquincentennial Celebrations in the United States in July, and event ...
The Washington Post

How the Declaration of Independence inspired the world despite Jefferson’s contradictions on slavery

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Historian Andrew Davenport arrived at Monticello with an extraordinary ...