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
-
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
-
The lost village of Corinth, Michigan lives on through one standing church
As America marks its 250th birthday, the history of Corinth, Michigan offers a window into how West Michigan was settled, built up, and in some cases, left behind.
After decades, a Michigan Vietnam veteran finds the welcome home he was missing
“It was wonderful getting back onto American soil.” Vietnam veteran Alan Hibberson says his 2025 trip to the nation’s capital carried years of meaning.
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.
Neighbors help clean up around Grand Rapids, part of America 250 celebration
Hundreds of Grand Rapids volunteers hit the streets for a two-day cleanup tied to America's 250th birthday celebration.
GR volunteers plant 250 trees for America's 250th birthday
Hundreds of volunteers planted 250 trees in Grand Rapids' Garfield Park to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
New 250th anniversary exhibit will spotlight the Declaration of Independence
Historic Declaration of Independence-related documents that have long been buried in the National Archives will soon be available for all to see, reminding us of our roots as a nation 250 years on.
