Philadelphia has hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for “The Tun” as part of a project to re-create the historic tavern known to every Marine as the service’s birthplace. Located just a few ...

On Sunday, Marine veteran Patrick Dailey will shovel dirt at a site in Philadelphia where his nonprofit group plans to build a replica of the birthplace of the Marine Corps – Tun Tavern.

As every United States Marine can tell you, the Corps was birthed in a Philadelphia bar called Tun Tavern in 1775. Although that is a true statement, ye olde drinking establishments were a lot ...

The Nonprofit Announced a $1 Million Donation from the Timothy T. Day Foundation and a $1 Million Anonymous Donor Challenge Grant, Calling on all Marines to Participate "Every Marine knows that we ...

The original Tun Tavern dates back to pre-Revolutionary War days. Located on Front Street in Philadelphia — where now just an informative plaque remains — and owned by a husband and wife who ...

Artist conceptual renderings of "The Tun" a project by the Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation to build a replica of the Marine Corps' birthplace in Philadelphia. (Ballinger Architects) On Sunday, Marine ...

The Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation also announced a $1 million challenge grant from an anonymous donor and Marine veteran. The funder will contribute the first $500,000 once the challenge reaches $1 ...