America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
100-year-old World War II veteran throws first pitch at Royals Fourth of July game
President Trump speaks on National Mall on July 4
A look at the United States 250 birthday through the eyes of KC veterans
Rain doesn’t dampen spirit at Parkville’s Independence Day parade
Rain won't stop Kansas City-area residents from buying fireworks, celebrating Fourth of July
The gift of staying home: How a fallen soldier's family found stability after tragedy
‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope
Trump celebrates July 4 at Mount Rushmore amid divided public opinion
Times Square Ball will drop July 3 in historic celebration
Deep partisan divide over America's 250th birthday
This small Kansas town is showcasing its role in America's history
Events in Your Area
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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 -
June 27 - July 6, 2026
Flags for Freedom in Merriam -
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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How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in America
The father of recreational boating came from a small town in Michigan. 🚤 Learn how Christopher Smith's Chris-Craft changed the water — and American summers — forever.
Raymore kicks off 2 weeks of World Cup, America 250 events
On Tuesday, the city of Raymore launched a two-week campaign offering community members a chance to indulge in their surroundings.
How one city became the heart of U.S. Coast Guard culture over 150 years
Grand Haven has celebrated the Coast Guard for 150 years — and the bond between this Michigan city and its service members is stronger than ever. 🇺🇸⚓
America 250: How the UAW and other labor unions helped shape the nation
The weekend. The 40-hour work week. Better wages. Much of what American workers take for granted today traces back to the labor movement — and Detroit was at the center of it all. 🇺🇸
What Tampa Bay looked like in 1776, when Florida was a British loyalist frontier
While the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, Tampa Bay was a remote wilderness loyal to the British Crown. So what did this region really look like in 1776?
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
The Pontiac Transportation Museum is celebrating 100 years of the Pontiac brand. Here's a look inside the history that helped move America.
