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...
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.
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.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence this year at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library with a search for The Great American Novel. This month we are reading The Color Purple by Alice Walker, published 1982. Celie has grown up poor in rural Georgia, despised by the society around her and abused by...
Author Becky Alexander will discuss the latest volume in her Coffee with God devotional series, Coffee with God (Volume 6): 31 Red, White, and Blue Devotions. The book includes thirty-one patriotic devotions, a daily scripture, personal story, prayer, and place to write your own thoughts. Attendees will also learn about the 13 folds of the American flag and...
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. Realizing that America’s rebellious colonies were in no position to challenge Britain’s Royal Navy and its rule of the seas, the Continental Congress in 1776 began commissioning private vessels to...
The event will begin at 6:00 pm and conclude with fireworks at 9:00pm. The price is $15 per person 2 years old and up and includes 5 sunflowers. Veterans will receive free admission with valid ID, and will be recognized at the opening ceremony. There will be vendors, an Americana Scavenger Hunt, a “250 Foot”...
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. How did a seamstress from New Jersey (the eighth of her parents’ 17 children!) help George Washington re-design a flag that would become the banner for the fledgling Continental Army...
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 the territorial growth of the United States over the past 250 years and how the 13 British colonies in North America have evolved into 50 states and...
There are a variety of both free and ticketed events and festivals throughout the entire month Over 200 events throughout all of Huntsville, Alabama for the entire month of September Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HuntsvilleMusicOffice
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence this year at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library with a search for The Great American Novel. This month we are reading Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy, published 1985. Widely considered one of the finest novels by a living writer, Blood Meridian is an epic tale of...
Tailgate Terrace America Block Party Begins at 3 pm, Kickoff vs Sam Houston is 6 pm Troy vs. Sam Houston State (Saturday, Sept. 5) – Kickoff in the Wiregrass – America 250 Celebration Day Sound of the South Alumni Band Day Celebrating the return of College Football in the Wiregrass and the start of the...
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