In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, temperatures in Maryland dropped so much that the Chesapeake Bay partially froze. The ...

Few people know the real story of "The Star-Spangled Banner," or that the massive flag that inspires it still exists.

A composite of the "Star Spangled Banner" that inspired the lyrics of the national anthem. (Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute) To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging ...

The Hampton University Concert Choir performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the inauguration of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. They ransacked the US Capitol and want the ...

Like everything else associated with the Super Bowl, the national anthem has taken on a life of its own. And while the ...

As part of a series with the Smithsonian Institution presenting 25 objects that tell the story of America, Daniel Piazza, chief curator of philately at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, talks ...

Cornelison, who sings the anthem and “O Canada” before Blackhawks games at the United Center, had a national audience when ...

Who lip-synced the national anthem at the Super Bowl? Who had the longest performance? Who messed up the lyrics? Find out ...

Haddonfield, NJ -- When you step into this Haddonfield small business, you're sure to find "A Little Whimsy" inside. It was the dream of a mom to bring her own unique shopping experience to the area. ...

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WPVI) -- "I'm so happy for this program that changed my life for the best," said Peter Poole, who plays floor hockey with Special Olympics New Jersey. Poole provided ...

PARK SLOPE, Brooklyn -- The newsstands in subway stations have largely become a thing of the past. Rex's Dino Store at Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, Brooklyn is a one-of-a-kind example. Down the ...