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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania will participate in the Great American State Fair on the National Mall during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration after U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman …
Pennsylvania Secures Spot at America250 State Fair After Bipartisan Push Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — As America approaches its historic 250th anniversary, one of the nation’s most iconic and sacred landmarks has announced that it will host a powerful day …
Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge: “The Soul of Valley Forge” to Host Milestone America 250 Commemoration Read More
NEW HOPE, PA — Fireworks, drones, parades, concerts, Revolutionary War reenactors, dragon boat races, and thousands of visitors are expected to fill the Delaware River waterfront next summer as New …
New Hope and Lambertville Plan Massive America 250 Festival Across Two States Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service is expanding its role in the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations with commemorative stamps, special mail products, historical post office initiatives, and events tied …
Postal Service Expands 250th Anniversary Campaign With Stamps, Historic Sites Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Zoo is positioning itself as a major destination during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, unveiling new attractions, visitor amenities and community …
Philadelphia Zoo Expands Attractions as World Cup Tourism Arrives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is expanding real-time traffic monitoring tools and deploying additional roadway equipment across the Philadelphia region as the city prepares to host FIFA …
PennDOT Expands Traffic Monitoring Ahead of World Cup, America250 Events Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has launched a nationwide initiative that will send agency officials and partner organizations to national parks, wildlife refuges, monuments, and other …
Interior Department Launches Public Lands Initiative for Nation’s 250th Anniversary Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kennett Square will mark the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a community-wide celebration on June 18 featuring a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic …
Kennett Square Plans America 250 Celebration Centered on Historic Reading Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education and CBS will broadcast the national finals of the inaugural Presidential 1776 Award competition on Tuesday, June 30, showcasing a nationwide civics …
Presidential Civics Competition Heads to National TV With $250,000 in Scholarships at Stake Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have opened a new federal grant competition supporting American history, civics, government and geography instruction, expanding a Trump administration effort …
Education Department Opens Civics Grants Ahead of U.S. 250th Read More