America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years
From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.
From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.
FIFA World Cup: Philadelphia unveils safety plan, new transit upgrades for fans
With just nine days until the first World Cup match in Philadelphia, city officials are outlining emergency, security, and logistics plans for fans and visitors, according to city leaders. Here's everything Philadelphians need to know for the FIFA World Cup.
With just nine days until the first World Cup match in Philadelphia, city officials are outlining emergency, security, and logistics plans for fans and visitors, according to city leaders. Here's everything Philadelphians need to know for the FIFA World Cup.
Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
Bret Michaels latest to pull out of Freedom250 Great American State Fair. Here's who's left
Poison frontman Bret Michaels announced Friday morning that he is no longer performing at the "Great American State Fair" taking place on the National Mall this summer.
Poison frontman Bret Michaels announced Friday morning that he is no longer performing at the "Great American State Fair" taking place on the National Mall this summer.
Great American State Fair: Guests, speakers, performers revealed for DC celebration
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
UFC releases renderings for White House fight, Freedom250 Fan Fest
The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.
The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.
It’s not too late to plan a trip to celebrate America’s 250th
Celebrations are happening all over the country this summer for America's 250th, and it's not too late to join in on the events.
Celebrations are happening all over the country this summer for America's 250th, and it's not too late to join in on the events.
Boots of Honor Memorial visits Tennessee to honor service members killed since 9/11
Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11.
Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11.
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.
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith to headline Philly’s 4th of July concert
Christina Aguilera will headline the One Philly Unity Concert for America on July 4, joining a lineup of Philadelphia legends to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, according to Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Christina Aguilera will headline the One Philly Unity Concert for America on July 4, joining a lineup of Philadelphia legends to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, according to Mayor Cherelle Parker.
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.
Philadelphia emergency teams run full-scale drill ahead of FIFA World Cup, America 250
Philadelphia officials and SEPTA conducted a large-scale emergency simulation at Walnut-Locust station to prepare for an expected influx of visitors this summer, including those attending America 250 celebrations and the FIFA World Cup.
Philadelphia officials and SEPTA conducted a large-scale emergency simulation at Walnut-Locust station to prepare for an expected influx of visitors this summer, including those attending America 250 celebrations and the FIFA World Cup.
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: US Postal Service releases 'Figures of the American Revolution' forever stamps
Last July, the United States Postal Service (USPS) started a yearlong celebration to honor 250 years of serving the American public and America’s independence. As part of the celebration, USPS has released "Figures of the American Revolution" forever stamps.
Last July, the United States Postal Service (USPS) started a yearlong celebration to honor 250 years of serving the American public and America’s independence. As part of the celebration, USPS has released "Figures of the American Revolution" forever stamps.
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.
New exhibit in Philly showcases the Declaration of Independence, related artifacts
The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia has opened a new exhibition showcasing the Declaration of Independence and related artifacts, running from April 10, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia has opened a new exhibition showcasing the Declaration of Independence and related artifacts, running from April 10, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
South Jersey launches summer events for America's 250th birthday
South Jersey is preparing a series of events and initiatives to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, aiming to attract visitors and highlight the region's historical significance.
South Jersey is preparing a series of events and initiatives to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, aiming to attract visitors and highlight the region's historical significance.