America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events
The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.
The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.
America 250: Greyhound launches commemorative buses honoring nation’s 250th anniversary
Greyhound has launched a commemorative "America 250 Fleet" of four buses customized with a "From Sea to Shining Sea" theme.
Greyhound has launched a commemorative "America 250 Fleet" of four buses customized with a "From Sea to Shining Sea" theme.
World Cup and America 250 has TSA bracing for a busy summer
With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.
With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.
America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members
America 250: Southwest Airlines unveils Independence One to celebrate the nation's founding
Independence One will make its first flight Wednesday, heading from the company’s hometown of Dallas to the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Philadelphia.
Independence One will make its first flight Wednesday, heading from the company’s hometown of Dallas to the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Philadelphia.
Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
UFC Freedom 250: Match details at the White House in June
President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.
President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.
National Park Week 2026: When admission is free to celebrate America's 250th
National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.
National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.
America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 250 years of service
The United States Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment to our country.
The United States Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment to our country.
Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton
Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
UFC fight at White House on July 4 ‘absolutely happening,’ Dana White says
UFC CEO Dana White says a July 4 fight card at the White House is “absolutely happening" as part of the U.S. semiquincentennial celebration.
UFC CEO Dana White says a July 4 fight card at the White House is “absolutely happening" as part of the U.S. semiquincentennial celebration.