America 250: Boots of Honor memorial to visit Tennessee in tribute to service members killed since 9/11
Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day has partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11.
Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day has partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11.
America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members
America 250: Southwest Airlines unveils Independence One to celebrate the nation's founding
Independence One will make its first flight Wednesday, heading from the company’s hometown of Dallas to the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Philadelphia.
Independence One will make its first flight Wednesday, heading from the company’s hometown of Dallas to the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Philadelphia.
Times Square ball to drop 8 times for July 4 celebration: Details
Organizers say the rolling sequence is designed to create a nearly 24-hour, coast-to-coast celebration tied to the country’s 250th anniversary.
Organizers say the rolling sequence is designed to create a nearly 24-hour, coast-to-coast celebration tied to the country’s 250th anniversary.
NYC to host massive ship parade for America’s 250th birthday: Here's when
The celebration will coincide with another major global event: a FIFA World Cup semifinal match scheduled for July 5, at MetLife Stadium in nearby New Jersey, adding to what is expected to be an exceptionally busy week for the region.
The celebration will coincide with another major global event: a FIFA World Cup semifinal match scheduled for July 5, at MetLife Stadium in nearby New Jersey, adding to what is expected to be an exceptionally busy week for the region.
America 250: Students in grades 3-12 invited to enter American hero student art contest
Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.
Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.
America 250: US Postal Service releases 'Figures of the American Revolution' forever stamps
Last July, the United States Postal Service (USPS) started a yearlong celebration to honor 250 years of serving the American public and America’s independence. As part of the celebration, USPS has released "Figures of the American Revolution" forever stamps.
Last July, the United States Postal Service (USPS) started a yearlong celebration to honor 250 years of serving the American public and America’s independence. As part of the celebration, USPS has released "Figures of the American Revolution" forever stamps.
Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
America250 explained: What to know ahead of July 4 in NYC
America250 is the official nonpartisan organization established in effort to commemorate the United States’ semiquincentennial in 2026, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
America250 is the official nonpartisan organization established in effort to commemorate the United States’ semiquincentennial in 2026, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Coca-Cola unveils limited-edition America250 cans for NY and NJ
Coca-Cola is releasing a limited edition lineup of state-specific cans to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Coca-Cola is releasing a limited edition lineup of state-specific cans to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
America 250: Historic headlines from the New York Post
New York Post columnist Jennifer Gould sits down with Good Day to go over some of the biggest headlines to mark America's 250.
New York Post columnist Jennifer Gould sits down with Good Day to go over some of the biggest headlines to mark America's 250.
UFC Freedom 250: Match details at the White House in June
President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.
President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.
National Park Week 2026: When admission is free to celebrate America's 250th
National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.
National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.
America 250: New dimes in 2026 will have commemorative design
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
America 250: Canadian National Railway Company unveils two commemorative locomotives as tribute to US
The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is paying tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence with two commemorative locomotives.
The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is paying tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence with two commemorative locomotives.
America 250: CPKC railway unveils commemorative locomotive honoring nation's 250th anniversary
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) is honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a commemorative America 250 locomotive.
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) is honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a commemorative America 250 locomotive.
Freedom Plane National Tour brings founding documents to 8 cities for America 250
As part of America’s 250th birthday, some original founding-era documents are leaving Washington, D.C. together for the first time ever to go on a historic 8-city tour. Here are the details.
As part of America’s 250th birthday, some original founding-era documents are leaving Washington, D.C. together for the first time ever to go on a historic 8-city tour. Here are the details.
America 250: Greyhound launches travel hub with themed itineraries for travel to celebrations across US
As we get closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Greyhound is making it easier to help those living in rural areas or without a vehicle to take part in celebrations across the country.
As we get closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Greyhound is making it easier to help those living in rural areas or without a vehicle to take part in celebrations across the country.
America250: Event guide for NYC, Philadelphia and DC
If you live in the Northeast, or plan to visit, here are some America 250 happening around Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.
If you live in the Northeast, or plan to visit, here are some America 250 happening around Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.