America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
American Legion Post to open waterfront HQ for public to view Sail250 event
America 250: What Tampa looked like in 1776
Axolotls, painted dogs, and meerkats, oh my! What's new at the Virginia Zoo this summer?
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
Elizabethan Gardens in OBX displays touches of America's earliest English roots
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
Cannonball from Revolutionary Era still embedded in wall of this Norfolk church
From the military to the Spirit of Norfolk, Madison spent decades serving others
Plans for giant presidential heads attraction in James City County put on hold
Virginians invited to submit photos for America 250 time capsule
America 250: Outer Banks Museum showcases maritime heritage on our coast
Diggs Town organizers say Juneteenth celebration won't be overshadowed by Harborfest, Sail250
Events in Your Area
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June 19, 2026
Sail250 Virginia Parade of Sail through Hampton Roads -
June 19, 2026
Juneteenth celebration at Fort Monroe in Hampton -
June 19–21, 2026
Sail250, Harborfest, Juneteenth events at Town Point Park in Norfolk -
June 20, 2026
Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Newport News -
June 20, 2026
JazzTeenth at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront -
June 20, 2026
Juneteenth Parade in Diggs Town neighborhood of Norfolk -
June 25–July 5, 2026
1776 the Musical in Colonial Williamsburg -
June 27, 2026
Art + Democracy: The Declaration of Independence at Norfolk -
July 1, 2026
Wonder Wednesday: America 250 in Norfolk
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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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.
Sail250 Virginia Parade of Sail route: When and where to catch the ship parade
Dozens of international tall ships along with hundreds of recreational and military vessels will sail through Hampton Roads in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out
President Donald Trump is now slated to headline a Freedom 250 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts dropped out over concerns about the event's political ties.
Wave of performers cancel for Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at "The Great American State Fair" on Washington's National Mall.
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
U.S. Mint will release a Declaration of Independence quarter Monday for America’s 250th, featuring Jefferson and the Liberty Bell.
