America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
President Trump speaks on National Mall on July 4
The gift of staying home: How a fallen soldier's family found stability after tragedy
‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope
Trump celebrates July 4 at Mount Rushmore amid divided public opinion
Times Square Ball will drop July 3 in historic celebration
Deep partisan divide over America's 250th birthday
Veteran monuments are repaired and preserved at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park
How Rock and Roll helped shape America's first 250 years
America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?
CElebrating America 250 with unique travel experiences
America 250 time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4th
Events in Your Area
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June through November
Colorado 150 film festival -
June 4th through June 14th
The Freedom Plane national tour -
June 4th through July 24th
'This Our Colorado' in Greeley — A handwritten collection of Colorado history. -
July 25th
Annual Bronc Day Festival celebrates all things western in Green Mountain Falls -
August 1st 2026
250/150 Drone show: Coors Field
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Poll: Americans excited to celebrate July 4, but divided on Trump’s role
A majority of Americans are excited to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, but are divided about President Donald Trump’s role in the festivities, a new Scripps News/Talker Research poll finds.
Veteran monuments are repaired and preserved at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park
After years of graffiti and weather damage, History Colorado is working to restore the veterans monuments at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park, right in front of the state capitol building.
How Rock and Roll helped shape America's first 250 years
Few cultural forces have shaped American society like Rock and Roll — breaking racial barriers, amplifying social movements, and uniting generations. Cleveland's role in that history is undeniable.
America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?
This Fourth of July, two separate events mark the nation's 250th birthday. Here's a breakdown of America 250 and Freedom 250 and what sets them apart.
Where to go for unique travel experiences celebrating America 250
As America begins celebrating its 250th anniversary, many people are looking beyond a traditional Fourth of July vacation in favor of experiences that connect them with the nation's history.
America 250 time capsule to be buried on July 4th. Here's what's in it
A one-ton time capsule is being buried outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia — and every U.S. state and territory contributed something to it. What would you put inside? 🇺🇸
