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How are You Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in Your Town?
What is America250?
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
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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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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On Thursday, June 18th, Governor Ivey signed the designation of the American Village as Alabama's Official Celebration Capital for the United States Semiquincentennial! This was some of her remarks:"I, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, do hereby proclaimAmerican Villageas Alabama's Official Celebration Capital for the United States Semiquincentennial, and recognize the Sweet Home 250 Festival, to be held July 3-4, 2026, as an official celebration of America 's 250th Anniversary. I encourage all citizens, communities, schools and organizations across our state to join in commemorating this historic milestone by reflecting on our nation's founding ideals and celebrating the freedoms we cherish as Americans."It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of one of the biggest celebrations in history!#americanvillage_alabama #america250al #America250 #americanvillagealabama #discovershelbyal #Alabama #montevallo #americanvillage #historyforyoungpeple
On this day in 1774, the Quebec Act was passed. Its’ purpose was to extend the boundaries of Quebec to the Mississippi River and the Ohio River, which cut into lands already owned by many colonists. It also guaranteed religious freedom in that area to Canadian Catholics. This act was not related to the punishment of Boston, but is included in the Intolerable Acts. The colonists were upset by this act because they were losing vast amounts of land in the Ohio Valley and they also believed that Britain was trying to push a wedge between them and Canada. American colonists were mostly anti-Catholic at this time and were not in favor of the religious freedoms granted to the Canadian Catholics. Please click on the link below to learn more about the Quebec Act.-> ushistoryscene.com/article/quebec-act/ #america250 #america250al #A250AL #america250alabama #sweethome250 #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryNerd #historyforyoungpeple #americanvillage #Alabama #americanvillage_alabama #discovershelbyal #montevallo
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