America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
America 250: How Jiffy Mix grew from Depression-era recipe to national staple
Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s US
America 250: The birthplace of recreational boating
America 250: Coast Guard marks 100+ years in Grand Haven
America 250: How the UAW and other unions helped shape the nation
America 250: What Tampa looked like in 1776
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
Jefferson County reflects on its historic ties to Thomas Jefferson as America turns 250
Tallahassee Museum celebrates America's 250th with Flag Day Cookout and new exhibit
Trump says UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Time Travel into Florida 1776 festival brings colonial history to life in Tallahassee
Events in Your Area
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Now-July 12th
Celebrate America Festival
Wild Adventures
Valdosta -
June 27th, 2026
Independence Day Celebration
Hahira Square
Hahira -
July 3rd, 2026
Summer Celebration, America's 250th
Unity Park Amphitheater
Valdosta -
July 3rd, 2026
A Star-Spangled Celebration
Kleman Plaza
Tallahassee -
July 4th, 2026
2026 Firecracker 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Cascade Park
Tallahassee -
July 4th, 2026
Celebrate America
Tom Brown Park
Tallahassee -
July 4th, 2026
Celebrating 250 Years of Independence
Monticello -
July 4th, 2026
Sopchoppy 4th of July Celebration
Myron B. Hodge Sopchoppy City Park
Sopchoppy -
July 4th, 2026
Downtown Getdown Concert Series
119 N Broad St.
Cairo -
July 4th
VLPRA's Annual Fireworks Spectacular
Valdosta -
July 4th, 2026
Independence Day Fireworks
Remington Park
Thomasville
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.
AMERICA 250: Florida state parks waive admission fees July 3rd-5th
Florida State Parks are waiving admission fees to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Here's what you need to know before you go.
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. 🇺🇸⚓
How World War II transformed Florida State University
Florida State became a coeducational university in 1947, driven by the GI Bill and the return of World War II veterans.
