Events to Count Down To USA250
- May 28, 2026
- 12
- America 250 , Things to Do: , U.S. 250
George Washington’s Mount Vernon:
Daily – Mount Vernon, Virginia – Mount Vernon is the historic home of America’s first president, George Washington, just a short drive from Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, VA. You can tour his mansion that he shared with his wife, Martha. Daily activities and events are scheduled throughout the remainder of the year including family days, whiskey tasting events, Revolutionary Wr Encampments at Patriots Path. Other demonstrations include textile spinning, forging iron at the blacksmith shop, learn about slavery, and view the movie, “Washington’s War: Revolutionary War.” Pay your respect to George Washington by participating in a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the Washingtons’ Tomb. So much more to experience. For schedules and more information, visit Pay your respect to George Washington by participating in a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the Washingtons’ Tomb.
Words That Built A Nation
June 23-25/GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – Noon to 4 p.m. daily at Action University. Most people will never touch a document that changed the world. This is your chance. Some of the rarest surviving documents of the American founding will be exhibited free and open to the public. Made possible through the support of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and More Perfect, the exhibit features documents from The Remnant Trust, including a First Edition Constitution of the United States (1788), one of only five known copies in existence; a First Edition of The Federalist Papers (1788); and a Third Dunlap Edition of the Declaration of Independence (1777), one of only three known copies in the world. You won’t be looking at them through glass. You’ll be holding them. No reservations. No admission. Just three days to get up close with the words that built a nation. For more information, visit https://www.acton.org/event/2026/06/10/free-public-exhibit
Sail250 & Airshow Baltimore
June 24-30, 2026 – BALTIMORE MARYLAND /Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at this event with festival activities taking place at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Fells Point, North Locust Point, Baltimore Peninsula, and Martin State Airport. Explore free tours of tall ships, naval vessels, and Coast Guard ships, then look to the skies as the Blue Angels headline an exciting airshow over Baltimore Harbor. Enjoy waterfront festivals with live music, local food, family fun, maritime and aviation STEM activities and historic exhibits. Featuring the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron and other aviation performers Book a stay at a classic Baltimore hotel and make it a patriotic getaway. For more information, visit https://www.sail250md.org/
America’s 250th Celebration
June 27-28, 2026 – Harveysburg & Massie Township, Ohio– 9 a.m. to dusk Sat., 12:30 p.m. Sunday. This two-day celebration is set to honor heritage, community pride, and patriotic spirit, offering a full lineup of family-friendly activities, entertainment, and meaningful moments of reflection. Some activities include a classic car show showcasing vintage and custom American vehicles, a community-wide parade highlighting local organizations and patriotic pride, NS Live music performances throughout the day on the G & J Pepsi Stage. There will be a traditional pig roast and a variety of food options, plus
local vendors offering crafts, goods, and community resources. Commemorative t-shirts available pre-sale via the event’s Facebook page and order forms around town. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display, lighting up the night sky in honor of America’s 250-year legacy.
The celebration continues Sunday, June 28, with a community church service at 12:30 PM in the Harveysburg Gymnasium bringing the community together for a moment of unity, reflection and gratitude. The service will feature guest speaker Matt Baker, former Clinton-Massie Local School District Superintendent and current Superintendent of Dayton Christian Schools.
Organizers emphasize that the America’s 250 Celebration is more than an event—it is an opportunity to recognize the deep-rooted history of Harveysburg and Massie Township while celebrating the shared values that continue to shape the community today.
Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to attend and take part in this historic milestone. For residents of Harveysburg and Massie Township there will be a Patriotic House Decorating Contest.
Celebrating in Nashville Tennessee
July 4 – Nashville, Tennessee – Kicking it out at the Fireworks and Drone Show – Presented by Crav’n Flavor®, featuring 1,000 drones, the largest in the city’s history. The entire performance will be synchronized with a live performance from the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony.
“This will be our biggest July 4th celebration yet as we help mark America’s 250th anniversary in a way only Nashville can,” said Marcus Whitney, chair of the NCVC Board of Directors and founding partner of Jumpstart Health.
Beyond the spectacular nighttime show, visitors will find the entire city buzzing with energy throughout the holiday weekend. From live music echoing along Lower Broadway to family-friendly activities, outdoor concerts, and packed restaurant patios, Nashville embraces its title as Music City in every possible way. Travelers arriving early can spend the day touring iconic attractions such as Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, enjoying Southern cuisine at downtown eateries, or taking in rooftop views overlooking the Cumberland River before the sky erupts in color and music. With the combination of world-class entertainment, patriotic celebration, and Nashville’s unmistakable hospitality, the city’s Independence Day festivities continue to rank among the most unforgettable summer experiences in the country.
Sharing the Spirit of America
July 8/HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA – At 6 p.m. A simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence with participation from all 50 states. The reading will take place at Halifax’s colonial courthouse site. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia.
Four days later, on July 8, 1776, after the Declaration was printed and distributed, the citizens of Philadelphia were summoned to the State House Yard by the bells of the city. Then, Colonel John Nixon publicly read the Declaration of Independence.
Led by America250 Hawaii, Americans in all 50 States and 16 Territories of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’ on July 8, 2026. America spans some 9,500-miles from one extreme to the other (the Caribbean across North America to the western edge of the Pacific). Even though the United States is spread across thousands of miles and nine different time zones, all of us in America may read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’, at the ‘same’ time. For more information, visit https://www.visithalifax.com/upcoming-events?page=3
