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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha celebrated America's 250th anniversary with flag ceremonies, interfaith gatherings, and volunteer events across the country. The Hindu organization brought together veterans, mayors, and diverse communities to honor shared values of freedom and service.
Historic Ford vehicles are stopping travelers in their tracks at Washington DC's Union Station, where a free two-week celebration showcases how the automaker shaped America for half the nation's history. From the Model T to a 2026 Formula One car, the exhibit reveals surprising stories about Ford's impact beyond just building cars.
Rapid City's America250 Birthday Bash is calling for volunteers to help make five days of patriotic celebration a success. Two-hour shifts let people serve their community while still enjoying the festivities.
Volunteers across Idaho are making history by completing over 150,000 acts of kindness as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. From knitting hats to building wheelchair ramps, everyday people are proving that small acts of service can transform communities.
A 900-pound steel cylinder packed with treasures from today will stay sealed until America's 500th birthday. The capsule gets buried in Philadelphia this Fourth of July, carrying a message of hope across centuries.
Alexandria is calling for 300 volunteers to help run free tours of four historic tall ships during a waterfront festival celebrating America's 250th anniversary. In return, volunteers get special access to explore one of the majestic vessels themselves.
Trumbull County, Ohio just made exploring local history free, fun, and accessible with a new passport program spanning 34 historic sites. Two lucky winners will score gift baskets just for visiting their own backyard.
Alison Bilbay earned one of just 25 scholarships celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The Jersey Shore High School senior plans to study criminal justice and become an investigator.
Southwest Airlines just launched "Independence One," a special red, white and blue aircraft celebrating America's upcoming 250th birthday in 2026. The airline is pairing the patriotic plane with $250,000 in grants to support community volunteer work across the country.
America's "Hornet's Nest" city is launching an immersive Revolution experience that turns 18th-century history into cutting-edge augmented reality. Charlotte's 2026 exhibit will let visitors step inside pivotal moments like the Battle of Yorktown using tablet technology alongside the county's oldest surviving home.
Moorestown, New Jersey is challenging residents to document 250 acts of kindness before America's 250th birthday this July 4th. One woman's vision is turning everyday compassion into a community-wide celebration.
This summer kicks off a nationwide party for America's 250th anniversary with tall ships, state fairs, fireworks, and races spanning from Boston to New Orleans. The months-long celebration brings together all 50 states in what organizers are calling once-in-a-lifetime events honoring America's spirit.