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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Zoo is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with an ambitious call to action, challenging the public to complete 250,000 “Actions for Animals” by the end …
Zoo Challenges Region to Log 250,000 Acts for Wildlife by America’s 250th Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to fast-track plans for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an unprecedented INDYCAR street race …
Trump Orders First-Ever INDYCAR Race Through Nation’s Capital for America 250 Read More
WARMINSTER, PA — As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Burpee is inviting Americans to commemorate the milestone not with fireworks alone, but by planting the same gardens …
Burpee Marks America’s 250th With Seeds That Recreate Founders’ Gardens Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the nation counts down to its 250th birthday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is opening a new exhibit that places Pennsylvania at the center of America’s …
Keystone of America: Pa. House Unveils Exhibit Ahead of Nation’s 250th Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, a cross-country Catholic pilgrimage centered on faith, history, and national identity will pass through Delaware next summer, with the …
Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Cross Delaware in 2026, Tied to Nation’s 250th Read More
WESTTOWN, PA — One of Chester County’s earliest commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary will unfold Tuesday morning with the words that helped ignite a nation.
Voices of the Founders to Launch America 250 Observance in Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — With the nation’s 250th anniversary approaching, a local call to action is turning patriotism into boots-on-the-ground service across Chester County.
Chesco Marks America’s 250th With Ambitious Push to Clean, Restore, Unite Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A swirl of patriotism, pageantry, and Pennsylvania farm pride filled the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex on Saturday as state leaders cut the ribbon on the 2026 Pennsylvania …
Farm Show Ignites America250 as Pennsylvania Kicks Off a Historic Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s signature agricultural spectacle is stepping onto the national stage as the official launch of the state’s America250 celebration, blending history, innovation, and food in what organizers …
Farm Show Kicks Off America250 With Food, History, and Benjamin Franklin Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia will take center stage this fall as the official host of the Navy and Marine Corps 250th Celebration, a once-in-a-lifetime national commemoration of the founding of …
Navy Yard to Host Special Celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary Read More