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On July 4, 2026, the United States will mark 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.”
Tom Walker, Founder and President Emeritus, American Village
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Taylor Hicks is ready to celebrate America's 250th Birthday! Are you?Join Taylor right here in Alabama at Sweet Home 250 - an incredible 2-day festival of music, food and history. It all takes place July 3-4 at American Village in Montevallo.Here is the music line-up. Inquiring minds wanted to know!FRIDAY1:00 Cole Spain2:30 Charlie Mato-Toyela3:15 PJ Spraggins & the Alabama Jazz All-Stars4:15 Michael Warren — Alabama-born country artist5:00 Will McFarlane & the Muscle Shoals All-Stars 6:15 Lolly Lee7:00 Act of Congress8:15 Roman Street9:00 Taylor HicksSATURDAY1:00 Crimson Pride Chorus2:30 Expressions of Freedom contest winners3:15 Birmingham Youth & Young Adult Fellowship Choir 4:15 Chuck Leavell 5:00 Rick Carter & the Loveland Orchestra 6:15 Anthony Crawford with Savana Lee7:00 The Blind Boys of Alabama 9:00 The Montevallo Community Band9:20 Myles MorganIf you are unfamiliar with any of these incredible Alabama artists, look them up. And purchase your tickets to Sweet Home 250 today at sweethome250.com. Don't miss the celebration!#happybirthdayamerica🇺🇸 #america250alabama #america250al #americanvillage🇺🇸 #discovershelby #sweethome250 #musicfestival
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Pelham launches patriotic fire hydrant challenge as part of ...
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Pelham residents will soon have a chance to showcase their patriotic spirit as part of the city’s newest America 250 celebration initiative.America 250 Alabama and American Village representatives, including A250AL Commission co-chair Rep. Kenneth Paschal, A250AL Executive Officer Natalie Steed, and American Village CEO Col. Alan Miller, were pleased to take part in last night's opening ceremonies for the Alabama State Games.The Alabama State Games is the state’s largest multi-sport event, bringing athletes together for an unforgettable, Olympic-style competition. It is an official A250AL event. Congratulations to the Alabama State Games for 43 wonderful years. Let the Games Begin!#america250al #america250alabama #America250 #americanvillage🇺🇸 #happybirthdayamerica🇺🇸 #Patriotism #alabamastategames #discovershelby
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