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
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‘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
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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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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.
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. 🇺🇸⚓
America 250: How the UAW and other labor unions helped shape the nation
The weekend. The 40-hour work week. Better wages. Much of what American workers take for granted today traces back to the labor movement — and Detroit was at the center of it all. 🇺🇸
Renew your Montana identification cards at no cost in honor of America 250
According to the MVD website, Montana Attorney General, Austin Knudsen and MVD will waive license and ID card fees to encourage Montanans to get a new citizenship marker added to their cards.
