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VALLEY FORGE, PA — Valley Forge Park Alliance announced a series of public events throughout 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge National Historical Park and the nation’s …
Valley Forge Park Alliance Plans 50th Anniversary Event Series Read More
TELFORD, PA & PHILADELPHIA, PA — Draeger Inc. announced it will sponsor seven “Firstival” events during the 2026 Philadelphia Semiquincentennial celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Draeger to Sponsor Seven Firstival Events for Philadelphia 250th Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — The sights and sounds of a classic small-town carnival are set to return to Parkesburg as the community prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a multi-day …
Parkesburg’s Beloved Carnival Is Coming Back — and the Town Is Celebrating Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — State officials and environmental partners are urging Pennsylvanians to take part in a statewide cleanup campaign ahead of a major tourism year expected to bring more than …
Officials Urge Cleanup Efforts as Pennsylvania Prepares for Tourism Surge Read More
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
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
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