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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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Thomas Paine
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“The Great New York Fire of 1776,” by Benjamin L. Carp
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Fricasseed Rabbits
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What Part Did The American Revolution Play In Alabama?
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On this day in 1750, General Henry Knox was born. A former Boston bookseller, Henry Knox became one of the most valuable soldiers in the American Revolution and our first Secretary of War under President Washington. His capture and transport of 59 cannons from Ft. Ticonderoga to Boston in the Winter of 1775-76 helped to kick the British out of Boston Harbor. He was part of the Crossing of the Delaware and built up the militia in the war into an incredible fighting force. Please click on the link below to learn more about General Knox!-> www.americanacorner.com/blog/henry-knox #America250 #A250AL #america250alabama #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryNerd #Alabama #americanvillage #historyforyoungpeple #americanvillage_alabama #discovershelbyal #montevallo
The summer season isn't over at the American Village!This isn't your typical history program. Walk the streets of Boston in 1776, encounter patriots and redcoats, navigate rising tensions, and discover what ordinary people risked in the fight for independence. It's an experience unlike anything we've ever offered at American Village.Time is running out! Today is the second to last saturday left to experience this one-of-a-kind program before our summer season comes to a close.Bring the family, grab a coffee or smoothie from the Merchants' Coffee House, and spend the day stepping into the events that changed the course of history.Plan your visit and view showtimes at www.americanvillage.org.#AmericanVillage #RoadToIndependence #America250 #SummerAtAmericanVillage #LivingHistory #FamilyFun #AlabamaEvents #HistoryComesAlive
🍁🍂 Our Fall 2026 brochures are now available! 🍂🍁Pick up your copy at any Auburn Parks and Recreation facility, the Auburn Public Library, City Hall or view it online at auburnal.gov/parks/programs/ ! #COAParksAndRec #AuburnAL #PowerOfParks #SummerEvents #America250AL
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