America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
Yorktown museum volunteer Nelson Curtis surprised with Everyday Hero for his dedication to history
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
Hundreds turnout for Fourth of July parade in Yorktown despite extreme heat
First Warning Forecast: Very hot Independence Day with isolated storms possible
'What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?' Historians discuss slavery's role in America's founding
Colonial Williamsburg visitors come prepared to take in history in extreme heat
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
Events in Your Area
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June 25–July 5, 2026
1776 the Musical in Colonial Williamsburg -
July 1, 2026
Wonder Wednesday: America 250 in Norfolk -
July 3, 2026
Celebrate Freedom at Chesapeake City Park -
July 4, 2026
Annual South Norfolk July 4th Parade & Picnic in the Park -
July 4, 2026
Stars and Stripes Spectacular at Constant’s Wharf Park and Marina -
July 4, 2026
4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks at Town Point Park -
July 4, 2026
July 4 Stars & Stripes Celebration at the VB Oceanfront -
July 4, 2026
Stars over Hampton: July 4th Celebration -
July 4, 2026
Fort Monroe hosts Fourth at the Fort -
July 4, 2026
Stars in the Sky at Victory Landing Park
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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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.
Yorktown museum volunteer surprised with award for his dedication to history
"He comes here week after week, the same time he works his shift. He is consistent. There's never anything that we have asked that Nelson hasn't said, 'I can help out with that,'"
Spanberger to commemorate America’s 250th with address at Colonial Williamsburg
Gov. Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the keynote address at "America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together" Saturday afternoon.
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.
Trump leads Freedom 250 event on National Mall after lengthy delay
A big July 4 birthday party for the United States is taking place in Washington, D.C., as the country marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
