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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!
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Festival begins at 9:00am.Fireworks begin at 9:00pm.$5 per person or $20 per carFood Vendors and Art/Craft Vendors 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...
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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...
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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.
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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. CALHOUN COUNTY4TH OF JULY PARADE CELEBRATIONPresented by the City of Weaver Honoring America 250 Alabama – City of Weaver “Weaving through the city to Elwell Park”Parade Starts: 1:00 PM at Weaver ElementaryParade Concludes At: Elwell ParkGrand Marshal: Any and all Veterans willing to participate and lead the parade Festivities Include:Live Music, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Drinks...
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Featuring Drone Show, vendors, concerts, crafts, rides, entertainment, food trucks, and much more! 
4th of July Jeep Invasion & America250 Block Party at JG’s Campen LifeCelebrate 250 Years of America — Jeep Style! JG’s Campen Life, Alabama Jeep Outfitters, and Twisted Terrain Off-Road are teaming up to bring you a first-of-its-kind Independence Day celebration you won’t want to miss! Join us in Cullman for a full day of... |
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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a Journey into Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Garden. Join Ron Daniels, Master Consulting Rosarian with the American Rose Society, as he brings the historic gardens of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello to life. Monticello - which means "little mountain" - is home to a remarkable collection of roses along with...
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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...
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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...
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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 
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with an evening of live bluegrass, community, and patriotism at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Featuring JamTowne, this special America250 event also benefits American Legion Post 31 and its programs for local veterans. Advance tickets are just $10 and are available online or in person at the Colbert County Tourism... 
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. |
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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... |
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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. |
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Most events are free; there is a charge for specific events Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/WC-Handy-Music-Festival/100057338685092/ |
3 events,The Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to present the annual Shoals Songwriter Showcase, featuring some of the area’s most acclaimed hit songwriters—including Lenny LeBlanc, Gary Baker, James LeBlanc, Mike Curtis, Billy Lawson, Mark Narmore, Donny Lowery, and many more. Enjoy a full week of unforgettable songs and the stories that inspired them! Please...
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This is a free event open to the public. Doors open at 5 P.M. lecture begins at 5:30. The location will be uploaded to our webpage when decided.
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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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BCHGS July Quarterly MeetingFeaturing Alabama Humanities Alliance Road Scholar Mike Bunn |
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