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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African Landing Memorial Plaza dedicated at Fort Monroe
African Landing Memorial Plaza dedicated at Fort Monroe to pay tribute to first enslaved Africans arriving in English North America
OBX celebrates America's 250th with historic Dare A250 Faire on Saturday
On Saturday, one of our area's biggest celebrations of our country's 250 years will be right here in downtown Manteo, bringing celebration and history together.
Virginia International Tattoo celebrates 250 years of American independence
The Virginia International Tattoo is back at Norfolk's Scope Arena this week, bringing with it hundreds of military-style performers from across the country and around the globe.
Yorktown ready to welcome visitors for America's 250th birthday
Historian and Williamsburg native Homer Lanier explains the significance of Yorktown in securing America's independence. The last major battle of the war was fought in the historic town.
Schedule announced for Sail250 Virginia events in Hampton Roads
Sail250 Virginia — the commemorative maritime festival celebrating America's semiquincentennial — is sharing new details about events planned for June 2026.
