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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New museum exhibit showcases rare 1833 Declaration of Independence copy
A new exhibit at the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown opens Wednesday, featuring a rare 1833 copy of the Declaration of Independence.
America 250: Newport News' 140-year shipbuilding legacy
It was back in 1886 when Collis Huntington founded what was then known as Chesapeake Dry Dock and Construction Company.
Descendants of first enslaved Africans in VA reflect on US's 250th anniversary
The Tucker siblings, descendants of Antony and Isabella who arrived at Point Comfort in 1619, share what America's 250th anniversary means to their family.
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.
