America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
America 250: American Van Lines
America 250: City Mattress
America 250: What Tampa looked like in 1776
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
Student team spends 350 hours building 'Forged Freedom' sculpture
Trump says UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
Freedom Truck brings America's 250th anniversary celebration to Wellington amphitheater
Colorado railroad connects generations through a shared passion for trains
IRSC students weld Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sculpture for America's 250th
Alaskan huskies bred to be sled dogs
Events in Your Area
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Florida statewide events page celebrating America 250
Discover a variety of events and activities dedicated to celebrating Florida's unique heritage as we commemorate America's 250th anniversary. From historical exhibitions to educational programs and community gatherings, these events highlight Florida's important role in our nation’s story. Join us as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to the future together during this landmark occasion. -
May 13, 2026, to Aug. 27, 2026 - The 14th Colony - Temporary Exhibit at the Boca Raton Historical Society
This exhibit explores Florida’s role in the American Revolution, with a focus on the state's history before it achieved statehood. It will include components of the Museum of Florida History’s traveling exhibit Viva Florida, reproductions of 18th-century Florida maps, and revolutionary era memorabilia. -
Memorial Day through July Fourth - Palm Beach Gardens celebrates America's 250th birthday
The City of Palm Beach Gardens is celebrating America's 250th birthday all summer long, from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, with a host of events and highlights. The city's newly renovated Burns Road Recreation Center and other facilities will serve as venues for the celebrations marking the nation's semiquincentennial. -
June 17, 2026 - South Florida in the 18th Century
Well-known South Florida archaeologist Robert Carr will discuss Native Americans and the settlement of South Florida in the 18th century at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum & Boca Raton Historical Society. -
Causeway Cove Country & BBQ Festival in Fort Pierce
Grab the family and head to Hutchinson Island to honor a massive milestone in American history. Spend your weekend enjoying mouth-watering barbecue, live entertainment, and all-American fun right on the beautiful waterfront. -
July 2, 2026 - Summer Sips and Sounds
The Boca Raton Historical Society hosts a spectacular patriotic concert to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The event combines music and celebration in honor of the nation's semiquincentennial milestone. -
July 22, 2026 - Spain: The Forgotten Alliance - Independence of the United States
Join author and Smithsonian Scholar Martha Gutierrez-Steinkamp as she discusses her book "Spain: The Forgotten Alliance" at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum & Boca Raton Historical Society. -
Aug. 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. - Conquistadors for Kids! at the Boca Raton Historical Society
Learn about the life of a Florida conquistador in this family-friendly event, as history reenactor Robert Feeney brings their daring adventures to life.
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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What Tampa Bay looked like in 1776, when Florida was a British loyalist frontier
While the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, Tampa Bay was a remote wilderness loyal to the British Crown. So what did this region really look like in 1776?
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
The Pontiac Transportation Museum is celebrating 100 years of the Pontiac brand. Here's a look inside the history that helped move America.
Henry Ford's assembly line changed the world, and it's still thriving today
Henry Ford's assembly line didn't just change how cars were built — it changed the world. From the Model T to an F-150 every 53 seconds, the innovation lives on.
Student welders craft 7-foot bald eagle sculpture for statewide competition
A team of 11 welding students at Palm Beach State College spent more than 350 hours transforming 325 pounds of raw steel into a massive American bald eagle sculpture.
Trump suggests UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Could a UFC arena become a permanent fixture on the White House lawn? President Trump thinks so. What do you think — should it stay or go?
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out
President Donald Trump is now slated to headline a Freedom 250 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts dropped out over concerns about the event's political ties.
