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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
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“Patriot Power”
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Fricasseed Rabbits
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✨You Are Cordially Invited!✨On behalf of Natalie Steed, Executive Officer of the Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission (A250AL), we invite you to attend the America250AL State Collaboration Zoom Call TODAY, April 23rd at 2:30 CST.We will provide an update on America 250 National Efforts and share progress across Alabama’s statewide initiatives!Whether you've been involved from the start or are newly interested, we encourage you to join us, learn more, and help shape this meaningful journey.Please make plans to attend - we look forward to your participation and insights!Would you like to register in advance? Follow this link here! ->us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QJ2BuhjMQ1qo9WClHnHbog?fbclid=IwY2xjawRXI-VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlk...#America250AL #AmericanVillage #America250 #AmericanVillage_Alabama #AmericanRevolution #America250Alabama #DiscoverShelbyAL #Semiquincentennial
On this day in 1778, Colonial Naval Commander John Paul Jones raided the town of Whitehaven, England and destroyed a ship in the harbor. The attack on their homeland made Great Britain realize that they could be attacked by the Colonial Navy there and led to widespread panic as a result. Please click on the link below to learn more about this bold attack on Great Britain.-> www.history.com/this-day-in-history/April-23/john-paul-jones-leads-american-raid-on-whitehaven-en... #america250 #america250al #americanhistory #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryNerd #Alabama #americanvillage #montevallo #historyforyoungpeple #americanvillage_alabama #discovershelbyal
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