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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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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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Patriot of the Month
Thomas Paine
Book of the Month
“The Great New York Fire of 1776,” by Benjamin L. Carp
Podcast of the Month
“Patriot Power”
Recipe of the Month
Fricasseed Rabbits
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Mailbox Challenge?! Yes please!Share with us what your community is doing to celebrate America's 250th Birthday!As part of the America250AL initiative, the Orange Beach Garden Club is holding the Great American Mailbox Challenge and encourages everyone in the community to participate in the contest by patriotically decorating their mailbox.Mailboxes need to be decorated before June 14th (Flag Day). Judging will take place during the week following Flag Day on June 14th.The winners will be announced on July 1st. Nomination forms are available online at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTJcjLh7HmyFrAtjbNnbavr_tU71AIQ_wc_DqSiO8C7g_vHA/viewform. ---Find more information about events and activities planned as part of the America250Alabama initiative at www.orangebeachal.gov/America250Alabama.
We need your help!Eight more squares are needed to complete "Stitching America's Story Quilt! The submission deadline is June 10, and is open to all quilting guilds and groups in Alabama.Follow the link for more information!-> america250al.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Stitching-Americas-Story.pdf #A250AL #america250al #america250 #AmericanVillage_Alabama #AmericanVillage #America250AL #americanvillage_alabama #Alabama #americanvillage #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #HistoryNerd #quilting #quiltinglife #quiltingtherapy
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