This is an ongoing project for 2026. Finding the Lost Patriots of Madison County continues the work of the patriotic citizens that have gone before us who have identified and marked Patriot burial sites. Our goal is to identify and properly mark the final resting places of the Patriots that lived and died in Madison...
Experience Vulcan Park & Museum’s 2026 exhibition, Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty, presented in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary as part of America250.
The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area has opened its annual photo contest after a two-year hiatus – and there are new twists.“We’ve had so many great entries in past years that we wanted to offer our local photographers something new,” said MSNHA Program Director Jessie Johnson. “We hope these changes— adding the theme ‘Landmarks &...
Join a local guide and experience the charm of Historic Mooresville on themed historical walking tours throughout the year, combining rich history with a leisurely stroll down our scenic, tree-lined streets. March 7th – Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Tom and Huck April 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th – Alabama Department of Tourism Saturdays in April Walking Tours...
Spanning nearly 250 years of artistic expression, the American art galleries explore how artists have interpreted the nation’s history, culture, and identity from the early republic to the present day. Featuring artworks from the museum’s permanent collection—including works by Thomas Hart Benton, Milton Avery, Lilla Cabot Perry, Claes Oldenburg, and other influential artists—these galleries reveal...
We the People Get ready to travel back in time! In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Burritt on the Mountain is turning history into hands-on fun for the whole family. Step into the Past-Wander through real 19th-century houses that families lived in long ago! Each one has amazing stories waiting for you to discover. Play,...
Visit the Gorgas House Museum from May 8 through August 29, 2026 to discover the American identity through the home! From our 1778 grandfather clock to the student magazines of the 2020, Americans have long been inventive and dedicated to progress. Find an object in the house from every decade of the United States! The...
This self-guided trail highlights key locations that showcase Auburn-Opelika’s rich history, beloved traditions, and deep community roots. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, the trail offers a unique way to connect with the people and places that make this area special.
Join us at West Regional Library to create a work of art that expresses your unique American story. After the program, your artwork will be added to our “Unearthing the American Story” exhibit. This free program is designed for adults over the age 18. Registration is required. For more information, please email Christina Coxe at ccoxe@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1588.
At the JCA, we are inviting all citizens to come and make their mark with three collaborative art installations, and an extra craft for kids to visualize their patriotism. What does it mean to be a part of a bigger community? How can we be individuals who are also unified?
The Barbara Patton Southside Center for the Arts will be hosting Declaration: an exhibition of visual and literary artists connecting Opelika/Auburn history with their life in Lee County. The exhibit will be on view June 22nd through July 10th from 8 am to 1 pm. A reception to celebrate our local arts will be held...
The Exhibit will open daily: June 27-July 5 2pm-6pmThe Exhibit will open during July: Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm at St. Stephen's Museum County Road 34A Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibition created by Washington County Museum
The exhibit is sponsored by the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University. The exhibit will be at the Greenville-Butler County Public Library during the month of July! Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, July 9, from 5 - 7.
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. A look at some of the men (and women!) who played key roles in the fighting that took place during the American Revolution.
We will watch one episode each week and finish on July 1, just in time to celebrate America 250. The American Revolution Series: May 27 - Episode 1: In Order to Be Free (May 1754-May 1775) June 3 - Episode 2: An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776) June 10 - Episode 3:...
This presentation puts a human face to the experience of early 20th-century European immigration to America, and Depression-era family life, through the detailed story of one Polish-American family. The presentation discusses the Ellis Island experience for many immigrants who passed through that entryway in the early 1900s. Details about the Ellis Island facility in the...
Hosted by the Fort Morgan VFD Ladies Auxiliary to benefit the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department. We have several community sponsors supporting and participating is this event.Tickets are $35 for Adults and $20 for kids 12 and under. Race starts at 7:00 AM at Jesse's on the Bay.
Join the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association for the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence in front of the County Courthouse! Water and snacks provided.
Event will be held from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. on the Courthouse Square in Butler. A fireworks show will be held at Zack Rogers Park following the Celebration.
Join the City of Adamsville on July 2nd from 3:00 PM–6:00 PM at Spring Street Park for a FREE community celebration honoring America’s 250th Anniversary! Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, music, classic cars, family-friendly entertainment, and plenty of hometown fun. Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit as we celebrate 250 years of freedom, history, and...
This will be a free community event. The event host, Hunt's Spring Chapter, NSDAR, will kick off the event at 6pm by recognizing several citizens making a positive impact in the community. The 151st Alabama Army National Guard Band will play a patriotic selection with a runtime of 80-90 minutes.
ELBA PRESENTS LET FREEDOM RING CELEBRATION Fireworks, great summer food and live entertainment highlight Elba’s Let Freedom Ring celebration on the Court Square in Elba. Visitors and citizens will enjoy old-fashion fun at this AL America250 Independence Day event and firework show.WHAT: Elba will host a community evening to celebrate America’s Independence Day.WHO: Elba Chamber...
Join us in celebrating our Independence Day with a fireworks show on July 2nd at Saraland High School.ADMISSION IS FREEThis is a park and watch event with local food trucks on site. *Overflow parking available at Redemption Church with access to restrooms
On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate its 250th birthday. Nationwide celebrations will mark this historic milestone, and the official event for the State of Alabama is being organized by the America 250 Alabama Commission. The centerpiece of Alabama’s celebration will be held at The American Village, a unique venue in Montevallo. Sweet Home 250:...
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a special storytime! Dress in red, white, and blue to listen to a story, do some songs and rhymes, and make your own patriotic craft. This event is free and open to the public.
America is Turning 250! Let’s Celebrate Big in Billingsley! It’s the big one, folks! Join us for a historic celebration as we honor America’s 250th Birthday with a day full of community spirit and family fun. The Game Plan: The Parade: We’re kicking things off with a parade through the heart of Billingsley at 4:00pm,...
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Leighton Police Department’s Annual 4th of July Bash on July 3, 2026. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. and include water slides, bounce houses, food trucks, live entertainment by We Rock Entertainment featuring DJ J Rock, and a fireworks show at dark. Bring your family and friends for an evening...
Kick Off the 250th Celebration with City of Prattville! Join us on July 3rd at Stanley Jensen Stadium as we launch an unforgettable birthday celebration honoring America’s 250th! Featuring a live performance from Blackberry Breeze and ending the night with 100 drones lighting up the night sky in a breathtaking display. Bring your friends, family,...
Live Music, Vendors, Door Prizes, Concessions and the Largest Fireworks Show in West Alabama. Entertainment starts at 6:00 and the Fireworks will fly at 10:00 pm. Event takes place at the Tomas Horse Arena (43980 Highway 17) and there is no admission!!!
Event is free to the public. Activities will include hot air balloon rides, car show, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, live music by Sipsey Falls, and fireworks at the end of the night.
This is a free event starting at 6:30pm with a petting zoo and crafts for the kids. At 7:30, we are going to have a short program to formally recognize the veterans present. Afterwards, we will start the movie, National Treasure. There will be free hot dog meals, popcorn, drinks and ice cream.
Celebrate Independence Day with Opelika Parks and Recreation. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, musical entertainment and activities for the whole family.
Arts & Crafts, food, music, antique cars,Evening concert @ Cedar Bluff High School StadiumLargest fireworks in the southeast over Weiss Lake @ dark -9 pm
Athens Arts League is accepting submissions for the My American Inspiration Art Contest for students in our local schools (including colleges). Entries will be displayed at Athens-Limestone Tourism, Athens City Hall, Scout House and Athens State University. There will be 250th celebration certificates and cash prizes for winners. Those will be announced during the Red,...
Join us this 4th of July for the inaugural Red, White & ZOOM Rocket Pop 5K in Athens!Whether you're running, jogging, walking, or pushing a stroller, you belong here. We’ll take on the Swan Creek Greenway together on a flat, USATF-certified course designed for every pace and built for a good time. The race kicks...
Clay County is coming together to celebrate our great nation's 250 years of FREEDOM.Pancake Breakfast 7:00-9:00Parade 10:00 Presentation of Colors 11:30National Tolling of the Bells 12:00Vendors, Food, Live Music, Vintage Cars, Historical Exhibits, Kids Fun Zone, Courthouse Tours, History Walk For more information, call 256-276-0015
Independence Day is right around the corner! Don't miss Jam on Sloss Lake! Thursday, July 4, 2024 Sloss Lake Park, Russellville FREE ADMISSION Car Show | 7 AM - 1 PM Inflatables | 12 PM - until Splash Pad | 12 PM - until Purpose | 5:00 PM KGB | 6:00 pm Rewind | 7:00...
We will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence at the Athens Farmers Market at Doug Gates Park on July 4th, 2026 with our theme day of Red, White, and Bloom!
Parade will start at 10am (CST), throughout the day in Henagar City Park there will be food and craft vendors, car show, antique tractor show, and live music. The day ends with fireworks at 9pm. No entry fee.
The parade will start at 10:30 AM and will proceed down our iconic Oak Street and end at the Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department with a good ole American hot dog lunch complete with ice cold lemonade and watermelon. There will be activities for the kids and a small ceremony after the parade to commemorate...
We will read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. We are asking our Board Members and visitors to dress in clothing that reflects the last 250 years. We will have hot dogs, chips, and drinks provided and served by our community partners. This event is free.
Come join us for an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment at Highland Lake as we commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Join us for a patriotic cruise aboard the Perdido Queen for the 4th of July! Learn about the facets of the Mobile River, solve a murder case or celebrate the night with some live music and fireworks! 11 a.m. Port Tour: Take a tour of the Mobile River! Our tour guide will introduce you to...
This history series with Niki Sepsas tells the remarkable story of American Independence celebrating our 250th anniversary. Provided through a grant from America 250 Alabama. An examination of some of the major clashes that took place between the colonial forces and the British during the Americans’ struggle for independence and how history would have been...
Join historian and storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis as he brings President John Adams to life in an interactive Alabama 250 program exploring the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the founding of the United States. This engaging Chautauqua-style experience invites the audience to become participants in a discussion about freedom, government, and what it means...
The program starts at 5:00pm and ends at 7:00pm. The program is free and all are welcome. There will be activities for all ages. Colonial Character Gallery Educational displays and activities
On the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Alabama officials and citizens will read our founding document aloud in a ceremony on the south lawn of the State Capitol. The state will also rededicate its replica Liberty Bell, symbol of the founding and a prominent destination for...
Live registration for events will be open to the public on 6/12. Thursday, July 9th: Descendant Meet and Greet, Curated Bus Tour Friday, July 10th: Ancestor Festival and Truth Summit Saturday, July 11th: Landing Event, Chartered bus tour, and boat cruise to the Clotilda shipwreck Sunday, July 12th: church service at Union Baptist Church
Join Professor Avington Medeiros for a hands on workshop with the Declaration of Independence in blackout poetry: using the founding document as the source material for a new, patriotic and personal poem. Classroom location TBA on the website.
Music in the Park at Veterans Park in Priceville, AL, on July 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This free community event celebrates the 250th anniversary of American Independence! The evening will feature: - Live music by the Jake Mann Band- Food trucks- A bouncy house for kids- A fireworks display presented by Pyro...
Who were the builders of the nation, and how did they unite in common cause with their communities? We are also builders of our future nation. Professor Joe McCall will present this lecture at Troy University, classroom TBA.
Unearth A Story! Join us at West Regional Library as we dig into the history of French colonial Fort Tombecbe with Sarah Coffey, president of the Alabama Archaeological Society. Ms. Coffey will discuss the history of the fort, unearthed through ongoing archeological work that began in the 1980s. A short question-and-answer session will follow her...
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