America 250: Students from California, Florida, and Georgia are winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge
The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them.
The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them.
New York Public Library unveils America 250 plans
A rare handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display July 1 through July 7 with free timed tickets.
A rare handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display July 1 through July 7 with free timed tickets.
Special-edition New York Public Library card
The card features a detail from the library’s rare copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Jefferson’s hand.
The card features a detail from the library’s rare copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Jefferson’s hand.
FREE things to do for America's 250th birthday in NY, NJ, CT
From historical exhibits to community celebrations and Fourth of July festivities, the initiative highlights the nation’s past, present and future.
From historical exhibits to community celebrations and Fourth of July festivities, the initiative highlights the nation’s past, present and future.
Bret Michaels latest to pull out of Freedom250 Great American State Fair. Here's who's left
Poison frontman Bret Michaels announced Friday morning that he is no longer performing at the "Great American State Fair" taking place on the National Mall this summer.
Poison frontman Bret Michaels announced Friday morning that he is no longer performing at the "Great American State Fair" taking place on the National Mall this summer.
Great American State Fair: Guests, speakers, performers revealed for DC celebration
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
South Street Seaport Museum celebrates America250
FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has more.
FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has more.
UFC releases renderings for White House fight, Freedom250 Fan Fest
The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.
The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.
It’s not too late to plan a trip to celebrate America’s 250th
Celebrations are happening all over the country this summer for America's 250th, and it's not too late to join in on the events.
Celebrations are happening all over the country this summer for America's 250th, and it's not too late to join in on the events.
Boots of Honor Memorial visits Tennessee to honor service members killed since 9/11
Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day 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 partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11.
America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events
The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.
The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.
America 250: Greyhound launches commemorative buses honoring nation’s 250th anniversary
Greyhound has launched a commemorative "America 250 Fleet" of four buses customized with a "From Sea to Shining Sea" theme.
Greyhound has launched a commemorative "America 250 Fleet" of four buses customized with a "From Sea to Shining Sea" theme.
World Cup and America 250 has TSA bracing for a busy summer
With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.
With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.
Exploring George Washington's New Jersey command center
New Jersey played a major part in the American Revolution. George Washington's command center was in Morristown. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo got a look at Washington's Headquarters Museum.
New Jersey played a major part in the American Revolution. George Washington's command center was in Morristown. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo got a look at Washington's Headquarters Museum.
Revolutionary War whaleboat replica built
Volunteers have built a replica of a Revolutionary War whaleboat. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg learns more.
Volunteers have built a replica of a Revolutionary War whaleboat. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg learns more.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show expands for America250
Macy's will expand its 4th of July firework show this year in honor of America's 250th birthday.
Macy's will expand its 4th of July firework show this year in honor of America's 250th birthday.
New York Harbor to host historic July 4 maritime spectacle for America’s 250th
New York Harbor will host tall ships, naval vessels, aircraft and fireworks for one of the largest July 4 celebrations in U.S. history.
New York Harbor will host tall ships, naval vessels, aircraft and fireworks for one of the largest July 4 celebrations in U.S. history.
'76 House believed to be America's oldest tavern
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas explores what is supposedly the oldest tavern in the United States.
FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas explores what is supposedly the oldest tavern in the United States.
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.