America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Inside Marine boot camp: What recruits face in San Diego
America 250: KSHB 41 Celebrating Connecting the Nation
America 250: KSHB 41 Celebrating Cultural Icons
America 250: KSHB 41 Celebrating Dreams
America 250: KSHB 41 Celebrating Acts of Kindness
America 250: KSHB 41 Celebrating Sports
America 250: KSHB 41 Celebrating Symphony
New ‘Story of US’ exhibit at Truman Library brings America 250 history to life
Jackson County Historical Society hopes World Cup, America250 bring attention to region’s history’
Events in Your Area
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May 2, 2026
Snapshots of America 250: A Walk-Through History Weekend in Shawnee -
April 20 - May 24, 2026
The Story of US: America at 250 at the Truman Library Institute -
May 29, 2026
Poolside Palooza showing the movie An American Tale in Liberty -
June 2, 9, 23 and 30, 2026
Summer Band Concerts in Liberty -
June 6, 2026
Quilt Walk hosted by Quilting is My Therapy in Liberty -
June 12, 2026
World Cup Watch Party at Liberty High School -
June 18, 2026
Self-Evident Truths at the Nerman Museum -
June 19 - July 25, 2026
Celebrate Americana 250 at Worlds of Fun -
June 21, 2026
Make Music Day in Liberty -
June 26, 2026
Buffalo Bill Wild West & Military History Festival in Leavenworth -
June 26, 2026
PARKED! Music, Food Trucks and Fireworks in Shawnee -
June 27 - July 6, 2026
Flags for Freedom in Merriam -
July 3, 2026
Festival and Fireworks in Liberty -
July 4, 2026
America 250 in Atchison, Kansas -
July 4, 2026
USA Freedom Fest in Gladstone -
July 4, 2026
Summerfest 2026 in Lawrence -
July 4, 2026
Downtown Parade & Block Party in Liberty -
July 4, 2026
Independence Day at Missouri Town 1855 -
July 18, 2026
Craft Beer Crawl: Red, White and Brew in Liberty -
Sept. 7, 2026
Special Edition Reel Film Festival in Liberty -
Sept. 25-27, 2026
Fall Festival & themed Parade in Liberty -
Sept. 27, 2026
Potluck 250 in Liberty -
Oct. 24, 2026
A Living Legacy: 250 Trees for 250 Years Tree Planting Day in Liberty -
Nov. 11, 2026
Veterans Day Event in Liberty -
Dec. 5, 2026
Hometown Holidays & Community Christmas Tree food drive in Liberty
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Inside Marine boot camp: What recruits face in San Diego
All men and women enlisted west of the Mississippi River train at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Here's a look at what it takes.
New ‘Story of US’ exhibit at Truman Library brings America 250 history to life
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence has an incredible exhibit, “Opening the Vault: The Story of US," to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country's founding.
Major historical documents start journey across US
Some of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
JCHS hopes World Cup, America250 bring attention to Independence's rich history
Independence has a "rich history," which the city and residents hope will shine through during FIFA World Cup 26 and amid America250 celebrations.