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How Did You Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Your Town?
What is America250?
On July 4, 2026, the United States marked the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the birth of our Nation.
“From Concord Bridge in 1775 to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965 and beyond, the quest for liberty has resonated through the generations.”
The late Tom Walker, Founder and President Emeritus, American Village
One Nation. Many Stories.
Your story, a part of America’s rich tapestry, joins diverse voices responding to America’s Invitation. Your reflections on our past, present, and future contribute to the creation of history’s most inclusive commemoration.
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July 4, 2026
Drafting the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson’s original draft included among it’s grievances, a condemnation of slavery that was later removed. Read the original draft and compare it to the actual Declaration.
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America's Field Trip is almost here!Here's a sneak peak into what's going on at the Village while we prepare. 👀 #America250Alabama #AmericanMusicHistory #America250 #americanvillage #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #A250AL #americanvillage_alabama #discovershelbyal #historyforyoungpeple #AmericasFieldTrip #americasfieldtripcontest
Our thanks to the Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum for their presentation at the American Village entitled "First Americans, A More Complete Story,"This is just one of the incredible attractions around the State of Alabama worth a visit during this semiquincentennial year!www.facebook.com/share/p/18yfevb4p2/#America250 #america250alabama #A250AL #alabamahistory #alabamahistorymatters #moundvillearcheologicalparkCelebrating America 250 means telling a more complete story. Our presentation, "First Americans, A More Complete Story," placed moments like the Declaration of Independence and the Star Spangled Banner alongside what was happening in Native history at the same time. Moundville Archaeological Park is grateful for our tribal consultants who helped shape this and we're continuing to build on this work for future programming.
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