America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Washington readies for Freedom 250 Indycar Grand Prix this weekend
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
President Trump speaks on National Mall on July 4
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens to the public
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
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
Events in Your Area
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June 5, 2026
VISIONS OF AMERICA: THE SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE at the Yellowstone Art Museum -
June through July, Thursdays
Downtown Billings Alive After 5 -
July 4, Laurel
Laurel's 4th of July celebration
6 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at Fireman's Park
10 a.m. Parade
All day: Food at Craft Fair at Thomson Park
Dusk: Fireworks show -
July 4 fireworks
CELEBRATE FREEDOM – FIREWORKS AT CASTLE ROCK PARK -
Downtown Billings Strawberry Festival
Downtown Billings hosts its 35th Annual Strawberry Festival, a beloved community tradition featuring strawberry-themed treats, vendors, live entertainment, and family activities in the heart of downtown.
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Washington, DC, transformed into IndyCar track for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix races through Washington, D.C. on Aug. 23, authorized by executive order after Congress did not approve the event.
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
The U.S. State Department is expanding access to its commemorative "Patriot Passport," featuring President Trump's image, with 250,000 additional passports being made.
The Great American State Fair has been evacuated due to severe weather
The Great American State Fair is being evacuated once again due to severe weather. The fair was disrupted last weekend on July 4 when severe storms gathered near Washington and forced event organizers to order an evacuation.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens to the public
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opened to the public Saturday morning, bringing thousands of visitors to Medora.
The gift of staying home: How a soldier’s family found stability after tragedy
After losing her husband in a tragic accident, Rachel Clark found hope in the home they built together. See how Tunnel to Towers helped keep her family there and begin to heal.
‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope
"250: Celebrating America" is hosted by Alisyn Camerota from inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted.
