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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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Join us on October 22 at 3:30 p.m. at Auburn University at Montgomery’s Taylor Center, Rooms 221–223, for a conversation with Dr. Darragh Gannon, Professor at Georgetown University, as he explores Irish America 250: The Revolutionary Lives and Legacies of the Irish in America and discusses the enduring impact of the Irish experience on the American story.We'll see you there! #America250 #A250AL #america250alabama #americanvillage_alabama #americanvillage #Alabama #historyforyoungpeple #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #HistoryNerd
Join us on October 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa (ten Hoor Hall 30) for a conversation with Dr. Darragh Gannon, Professor at Georgetown University, as he explores Irish America 250: The Revolutionary Lives and Legacies of the Irish in America and reflects on the enduring impact of the Irish experience on the American story.A reception will follow the event.We'll see you there! #America250 #A250AL #america250alabama #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #HistoryNerd #Alabama #historyforyoungpeple #americanvillage_alabama #americanvillage
On this day in 1780. Gen. Nathanael Greene was given command of the Southern Department of the Continental Army. He led the Southern Army with a brilliant strategy that eventually helped to defeat the British in the region in 1781 when they surrendered at Yorktown. Please click on the link below to learn more about General Greene and his Southern successes!-> www.ouramericanrevolution.org/index.cfm/people/view/pp0034 #America250 #A250AL #america250alabama #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #americanvillage #Alabama #americanvillage_alabama #HistoryNerd #historyforyoungpeple #discovershelbyal #montevallo
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