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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Revolutionary War diary and artifacts offer rare glimpse into America's founding
A Connecticut soldier's diary, a carved powder horn, and a British pocket watch are among the artifacts preserved at the Wisconsin Historical Society that offer a firsthand look at 1776.
How Jiffy Mix grew from a Depression-era recipe to national staple
Chelsea Milling Company, the family-owned maker of Jiffy Mix, opened its doors to Scripps News for a behind-the-scenes look at how a Great Depression-era recipe became an American staple.
DougCo Republican Party makes play to bring fireworks show to Highlands Ranch
Denver7's Douglas County Reporter Tyler Melito is following up on a plan by the Douglas County Republican Party to bring fireworks to Highlands Ranch after they were previously canceled.
Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s US
As celebrations begin, many Americans feel the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with how the U.S. has turned out.
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. 🇺🇸⚓
