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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From the military to the Spirit of Norfolk, Madison spent decades serving others
Damion Madison has spent 33 years welcoming guests aboard the Spirit of Norfolk. But for more than two decades, Madison also served in the Air Force Reserve, where his role was very different.
Plans for giant presidential heads attraction in James City County put on hold
A James City County board voted to defer a plan to develop 42 giant presidential heads into a major attraction with housing, a hotel and a museum.
America 250: Outer Banks Museum showcases maritime heritage on our coast
The Outer Banks is called the Graveyard of the Atlantic for a reason. Thousands of shipwrecks go back hundreds of years, with some still visible from the beaches here. During America 250, News 3 wanted to learn more about this history
Virginians invited to submit photos for America 250 time capsule
Virginians from all over the Commonwealth are invited to submit photos for a chance to be included in the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
Trump suggests UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Could a UFC arena become a permanent fixture on the White House lawn? President Trump thinks so. What do you think — should it stay or go?
Juneteenth, Sail250 ship parade, Harborfest festivities set for downtown Norfolk
A series of celebrations and events are set to overlap with each other in downtown Norfolk from June 19 to 21.
