America250
2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to the July 4th anniversary, the country is celebrating 'America250' by honoring the milestones that got us here.
Great American State Fair has new act: Big rally, Lee Greenwood, military music groups
The Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall will be replaced by “A Rally to end all Rallies,” President Trump announced.
America reaches 250 with unity and patriotism in retreat
The United States will observe its 250th birthday in one month, but it is shaping up more like a memorial service for a lost loved one than a party to celebrate something special.
The Revolutionary War’s chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America’s 250th
“Mad” King George III - the villain of “Hamilton,” “Schoolhouse Rock” and the Revolutionary War - has undergone a makeover in time for America’s 250th birthday.
Why we must preserve U.S. history
As America approaches its 250th birthday, we should ask ourselves a simple question: What kind of country do we want to leave behind for the next generation?
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
A museum in Georgia’s oldest city on Wednesday welcomed a truckload of treasures from the earliest period of U.S. history - 17 cannons that experts believe sank to the bottom of the Savannah River during the American Revolution and remained undiscovered for nearly 240 years.
Leftist bid to ‘reframe’ 250th birthday narrative reunites Women’s March squad
After exiting the Women’s March amid an antisemitism uproar, Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour is getting the band back together for the nation’s 250th birthday.
The White House as a stage: Trump’s hosting streak meets America’s 250th birthday and the World Cup
When nearly all the scheduled musical performers pulled out of a concert series marking America’s 250th anniversary - fearing the event had become too closely tied to President Trump - he responded by making it official.
Diesel fuel spills from generators onto National Mall, leaks into cisterns
Gallons of diesel fuel spilled from generators onto the National Mall and contaminated underground water cisterns after a Freedom 250 event last month.
White House insider: Firings coming over Freedom 250 fiasco
A senior White House official says someone will likely be fired over the chaotic rollout of the Freedom 250 concert series, after a wave of musicians publicly withdrew from the administration’s signature semiquincentennial celebration on the National Mall.
For 2 centuries, Latter-day Saints have revered religious freedom - but their definition is evolving
For Latter-day Saints, the 250th anniversary commemorations are not merely a historic milestone for the country, but an opportunity to reflect on their faith’s relationship to the American experiment. I
Treasury working on $250 bill adorned with Trump’s image
The U.S. Treasury has designed a $250 bill featuring President Trump’s image, but the plan can’t move forward unless Congress authorizes it, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
Several musicians back out of Freedom 250 concert series on National Mall
Several performers have pulled out of a concert series for The Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
Morris Day, Young MC withdraw from Freedom 250 festival over Trump ties
TIME OUT: Morris Day and the Time and Young MC drop off the Freedom 250 festival lineup
Music of the ‘90s to be featured on National Mall at Great American State Fair
Rock, rap, R&B and country music will be represented during the celebration for America’s 250th birthday on the National Mall that kicks off next month.
National Mall to host World Cup Fan Zone as part of America 250 celebrations
The District isn’t hosting a World Cup game, but the nation’s capital will still celebrate the international tournament.
U.S. Mint announces new quarter in honor of America at 250
The U.S. Mint is set to ship a new 2026 quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence to the Federal Reserve on June 1, news outlets report.
MLB to debut uniforms for America 250 celebrations
The national pastime is joining the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with patriotic uniforms.
Pride for veterans, America’s 250th felt from crowd during D.C. Memorial Day parade
Thousands flocked to the nation’s capital Monday for the Memorial Day parade, with attendees gathering for the first of many official 250th anniversary celebrations taking place this summer.
Looking back and forward: Young Americans assess U.S. history as they think about the future
As the nation’s 250th birthday approaches, pollsters, researchers and media outlets have focused attention on the future via the hopes and aspirations of young Americans.
As America hits 250, many Brits say one man defines it: Trump
Loud. Broken. Baffling.
This year’s most endangered historic places nod to America 250 and the promise of equality for all
The Stonewall National Monument, the President’s House Site and the Women’s Rights National Historic Park are among 11 sites on this year’s annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
WATCH: The truth about faith and America’s founding
Author Elizabeth Carlyle joins Billy Hallowell to discuss her new book, Americans Who Pray: Uniting a Nation in Faith and Freedom — a powerful project bringing together voices from across America to reflect on prayer, faith, unity, and the nation’s spiritual foundation.
D.C. summer law enforcement surge ready for America 250
Washingtonians should expect an increased presence in law enforcement this summer ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said during a Friday news conference.
WATCH: Surprise, surprise: God is actually ‘very partisan’
Christians sometimes have a hard time fighting for what they know is morally and politically correct because they’re concerned about offending others, or intruding on others’ free will and individual rights. They think it’s not the job of the church to tell people their politics. But that’s incorrect.
The redistricting war: How Republicans and Democrats are fighting over your vote
Right now, in courtrooms and state capitals across the country, Republicans and Democrats are waging war with maps, lines, and voting demographics as their weapons of choice, all to determine who represents you in Congress.
Freedom 250 task force plans to break world record for largest fireworks display on Fourth of July
The Freedom 250 task force, established by the president to help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, wants to set a world record for fireworks on Independence Day.
Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
President Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday on the National Mall in Washington for a prayer gathering billed as a “rededication of our country as One Nation Under God” upon America’s 250th birthday.
Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws
With 165 grains of black powder in the barrel, a .75-caliber Brown Bess flintlock musket like the ones the redcoats carried in 1776 can hurl a lead ball at a velocity of around 1,000 feet (305 meters) per second.
Fox News personalities salute America’s 250th birthday in ‘All American Patriotism’ book
Anyone who watches Fox News knows the cable giant is pulling out all the stops for the nation’s 250th birthday, a celebration that now includes a major book launch from the network’s publishing arm.
As America turns 250, Congress lets our icons fade
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Congress is rightfully haggling over federal spending, parsing billions of dollars in search of savings.
A new $250,000 prize aims to spotlight those bringing American history to life
As the country’s 250th anniversary approaches, The New York Historical has launched a $250,000 prize for those who have helped the public better understand the past. The David M. Rubenstein Prize for the Advancement of American History is named for and endowed by the philanthropist, financier and Baltimore Orioles owner.
Justice Gorsuch wants kids to know the superheroes behind the Declaration of Independence
As the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary of independence, Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch wants Americans to understand just how much of an accomplishment that was.
Amtrak rolls out a star-spangled Acela and 20 more patriotic trains for America’s big birthday
Amtrak has debuted an Acela train with a special “Freedom 250” design honoring America’s 250th anniversary.
We must go back to teaching American history, civics
As we gather this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I am reminded of the words of Benjamin Franklin 11 years later.
Religious freedom and prejudice have long coexisted in America, Christians work to confront it
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, old questions have returned about who belongs and whose religious practices are truly protected in the country.
What James Madison can teach Americans about religious freedom today
The early correspondence of James Madison - who went on to become the fourth U.S president and played a key role in the drafting of the Constitution and Bill of Rights - wrestles with the tensions of religion and public life. It can be instructive for Americans today.
Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking
The long-running debate over the founders’ intentions about religion has been turbocharged with the approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. Amid the America 250 celebrations, some Christian activists and authors are redoubling claims that the U.S. had a Christian founding.
Breaking ground: A 4,500-seat UFC octagon is coming to the White House South Lawn
Construction on the temporary venue holding an Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in June will begin next week, President Trump said.
Trumps send off the British royals: ‘The greatest king in my book’
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Thursday after their majesties’ four-day overseas excursion to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The Smithsonian’s 250th failure
We are two months away from the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — a paramount event worthy of celebration. Sadly, the Smithsonian Institution is reluctant to honor American history, and “honor” is the operative word.
Meet the Liberty Bell fans visiting little-known replicas scattered across the country
Want to see the Liberty Bell this semi-quincentennial but don’t have the time or cheese for a pilgrimage to Philadelphia? Have no fear: Chances are, there’s one at a state Capitol, museum or even a fire station near you.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla kick off state visit at White House
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump gave a warm reception to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Monday, kicking off a slew of events during the royals’ four-day trip to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
The Smithsonian carousel is back: here’s the fascinating history behind the beloved ride
The Smithsonian-owned carousel reopened on the National Mall on Friday following nearly three years of restoration work.
What the Declaration of Independence does - and doesn’t - say about God
Not everyone listening would have agreed with the declaration, and religion was one dividing point.