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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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Fricasseed Rabbits
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On this day in 1779, Light Horse Harry Lee stormed Paulus Hook, New Jersey in a nighttime raid. The raid, which included taking over 150 British prisoners, led to the British losing control over New Jersey and Lee being awarded a medal from the Continental Congress. Please click on the link below to read more about the life of Henry Lee.-> www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/henry-lee #America250 #A250AL #america250alabama #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryNerd #americanvillage #Alabama #americanvillage_alabama #historyforyoungpeple #montevallo #discovershelbyal
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