America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
America 250 The American Dream Stories
America 250 Scientific Breakthroughs
America 250 American Invention
America 250 Cultural Icons
America 250 Engineering Marvels
America 250 Everyday Heroes
America 250 Space Exploration Today
America 250 Connecting the Nation
America 250 The American Symphony
America 250 Triumphs in Sports
America 250 The Power of the Vote
America 250 Everyday Acts of Kindness
Events in Your Area
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June 3, 2026
Naturalization Ceremony at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum -
June 3-5, 2026
Grand Rapids Foodie Fest -
June 12-13, 2026
Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival at Calder Plaza -
June 13, 2026
America 250 Night at Berlin Raceway -
May 7 - august 2, 2026
The Spirit of Independence at the Grand Rapids Art Museum -
May 23 - October 26, 2026
"Waltzing with the Queen" exhibit at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum -
May 23 - September 5, 2026
"AIM HIGH: American Dreams of Flight" exhibit at Grand Rapids Children's Museum -
June 22-26, 2026
Future Presidents of America -
June 24, 2026
Presentation on the Declaration of Independence -
June 24, 2026
Patriotic Tie Dye @ Smith-Ryerson Park -
June 26, 2026
Time Capsule Ceremony -
July 4, 2026
Muskegon 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks -
July 4, 2026
Be the People 4th of July Celebration -
July 4, 2026
White Lake Area 4th of July Parade -
July 4, 2026
Grand Rapids Fireworks -
July 4, 2026
10th Annual Independence Day Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Wave of performers cancel for Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at "The Great American State Fair" on Washington's National Mall.
How The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation helps history come alive
As the nation builds toward its 250th birthday, there’s a place where America’s story comes alive through the objects that shaped it—from civil rights to innovation to the presidency itself.
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
U.S. Mint will release a Declaration of Independence quarter Monday for America’s 250th, featuring Jefferson and the Liberty Bell.
Sparta's Lamoreaux brothers all died in WWII; their story lives on today
Three brothers from Sparta — Al, Don, and Howard Lamoreaux — all died in World War II. The community and a local park continues to honor their sacrifice.
Trufant man handcrafts more than 500 Purple Heart plaques to honor fallen heroes
Doug Pickel has spent nearly 20 years and thousands of hours crafting wooden Purple Heart plaques by hand in his Trufant, Michigan woodshop.
Arsenal of Democracy Museum highlights Detroit's WW2 manufacturing legacy
Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy Museum showcases the city's WWII manufacturing history with vehicles, weapons, and artifacts.
