Events with tag - Continental Congress

September 5, 1774

First Continental Congress

A pivotal gathering of 56 delegates from 12 American colonies who met in Philadelphia's Carpenter's Hall from September to October 1774 to address British oppression and establish unified colonial resistance.

September 5, 1774

First Continental Congress

A pivotal gathering of 56 delegates from 12 American colonies at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, establishing the first formal inter-colonial alliance against British rule and laying the foundation for American independence.

May 10, 1775

Second Continental Congress First Meeting

The Second Continental Congress convened on May 10, 1775, at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, marking a crucial turning point in American history. This assembly brought together 56 delegates from 12 colonies and established the foundation for American independence.

August 2, 1776

Declaration of Independence Signing

On August 2, 1776, the majority of 56 delegates signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia's Independence Hall, though the document was officially adopted on July 4th. The signing process continued through January 1777, with some delegates adding their signatures months after the initial ceremony.

July 4, 2025

US Independence Day

The Fourth of July marks the historic adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when thirteen American colonies declared independence from British rule. This federal holiday represents one of America's most significant national celebrations.