America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
America 250: The Power of the Vote
America 250: American Symphony
America 250: Everyday Heroes
America 250: Engineering Marvels
America 250: Triumphs in Sports
America 250: ScientifIc Breakthroughs
America 250: American Invention
America 250: Cultural Icons
America 250: Space Exploration Today
America 250: Connecting the Nation
America 250: Everyday Acts of Kindness
America 250: American Dream Stories
Events in Your Area
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May 25, 2026
De Pere Memorial Day Parade -
June 13, 2026
Appleton Flag Day Parade -
June 27, 2026
Orchestra at the Austin Straubel Airport -
June 27, 2026
Fond du Lac Semiquincentennial Parade -
July 4, 2026
Green Bay: America 250 -
July 4, 2026
Fire Over the Fox -
July 4, 2026
Stars & Strides on the Fox -
July 20-26, 2026
America 250 at EAA Airventure -
July 21, 2026
America 250 - Wisconsin Edition at the Neville Public Museum -
July 22-26, 2026
1976 Throwback Week at Manitowoc County Historical Society
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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America 250 time capsule to be buried on July 4th. Here's what's in it
A one-ton time capsule is being buried outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia — and every U.S. state and territory contributed something to it. What would you put inside? 🇺🇸
Revolutionary War diary and artifacts offer rare glimpse into America's founding
A Connecticut soldier's diary, a carved powder horn, and a British pocket watch are among the artifacts preserved at the Wisconsin Historical Society that offer a firsthand look at 1776.
How Jiffy Mix grew from a Depression-era recipe to national staple
Chelsea Milling Company, the family-owned maker of Jiffy Mix, opened its doors to Scripps News for a behind-the-scenes look at how a Great Depression-era recipe became an American staple.
Dancing Grannies represent Wisconsin at nation's 250th birthday celebration
The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies will march in two major national parades as one of five groups selected to represent Wisconsin for the country's 250th birthday.
Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s US
As celebrations begin, many Americans feel the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with how the U.S. has turned out.
How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in America
The father of recreational boating came from a small town in Michigan. 🚤 Learn how Christopher Smith's Chris-Craft changed the water — and American summers — forever.
