America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
President Trump speaks on National Mall on July 4
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
Wakulla County 4th of July 2026: Fireworks, festivals, and parades across the area
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
Wakulla County opens 50-year time capsule, buries new one for residents of 2076
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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Now-July 12th
Celebrate America Festival
Wild Adventures
Valdosta -
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 -
July 4th, 2026
4th of July Celebration
Chattahoochee at River Landing Park
Gadsden County -
July 4th, 2026
4th of July Fireworks
Robert Lee Jackson Memorial Field
Quincy -
July 4th, 2026
July 4th Celebration
Earle May Boat Basin
Bainbridge -
July 4th, 2026
Madison Lions Club God and Country Celebration
Lake Frances
Madison County -
July 4th, 2026
Echols County July 4th Celebration
Community Center -
July 5th, 2026
Freedom Fest 2026
Family Worship Center
Cairo
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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America 250 time capsule to be buried on July 4th. Here's what's in it
A one-ton time capsule is being buried outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia — and every U.S. state and territory contributed something to it. What would you put inside? 🇺🇸
Revolutionary War diary and artifacts offer rare glimpse into America's founding
A Connecticut soldier's diary, a carved powder horn, and a British pocket watch are among the artifacts preserved at the Wisconsin Historical Society that offer a firsthand look at 1776.
Fireworks return to Monticello for America’s 250th birthday celebration
Monticello is bringing back its community fireworks show for the first time in years. Enjoy a free downtown celebration for America's 250th this July 4th.
Wakulla County's 50-year-old time capsule opens Thursday
Wakulla County opens a time capsule buried in 1976 on July 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse as America celebrates its 250th birthday.
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.
