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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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James Monroe
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“American Patriarch” by H.W. Brands
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“The Rev War”
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Pound Cake
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What Part Did The American Revolution Play In Alabama?
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On this day in 1773, A gathering of about 500 people took place at the Liberty Tree in Boston to have the Boston Tea Commissioners publicly resign their commissions. The commissioners did not show up and were at Commissioner Richard Clarke’s warehouse. Samuel Adams, Dr. Joseph Warren, and others led the mob to the warehouse and demanded the commissioners return the tea on its way to Boston. The commissioners refused and the mob attacked Clarke’s warehouse but eventually dispersed. No one was injured but the mood in Boston was becoming more and more divisive. #America250AL #America250Alabama #america250 #americanvillagealabama #AmericanRevolution #A250AL #americanvillage_alabama #AmericanVillage #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #Alabama #discovershelbyal #montevallo
Today, we recognize one of the most fundamental rights and responsibilities of American citizenship: the right to vote.From the founding of our nation to the present day, the ability to have a voice in our government has remained central to the American experience. The right to vote is more than a privilege; it is an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, help shape our communities, and contribute to the future of our nation.Election Day is a reminder that, regardless of our political beliefs, backgrounds, or differences, we share a common responsibility to take part in the civic life of our country.Today, we encourage every eligible American to exercise their right to vote. It is a right worth honoring, a responsibility worth embracing, and a cornerstone of the republic we share.Happy Election Day! #elections #ElectionDay #election2026 #americanvillage_alabama #historyforyoungpeple #America250AL #AmericanVillage #OnThisDay #America250 #Alabama #americanvillagealabama #ThisDayInHistory #historynerd #discovershelbyal
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