America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
America 250: American Van Lines
America 250: City Mattress
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
President Trump speaks on National Mall on July 4
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Trump celebrates July 4 at Mount Rushmore amid divided public opinion
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Massive Benjamin Franklin collection on display in West Palm Beach
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. -
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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How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in America
The father of recreational boating came from a small town in Michigan. 🚤 Learn how Christopher Smith's Chris-Craft changed the water — and American summers — forever.
How one city became the heart of U.S. Coast Guard culture over 150 years
Grand Haven has celebrated the Coast Guard for 150 years — and the bond between this Michigan city and its service members is stronger than ever. 🇺🇸⚓
America 250: How the UAW and other labor unions helped shape the nation
The weekend. The 40-hour work week. Better wages. Much of what American workers take for granted today traces back to the labor movement — and Detroit was at the center of it all. 🇺🇸
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.
