America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Historic Maryland desegregation carousel reopens on the National Mall
America 250: The American Dream
Did you know? The 17th century fort in a Pikesville neighborhood
America 250: Connecting the Nation
New museum in Elkridge sits in the former home and office of a beloved town doctor
Worshippers march in Mount Vernon ahead of America's 250th birthday
Finding the Maryland 400: The soldiers who saved the American Revolution
USS Constellation wins Maryland preservation award for mast restoration work
Trump says UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Soldier Ride 250 brought wounded warriors together through Baltimore
Sail 250 Maryland and Air Show Baltimore set for June 24-30
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
Events in Your Area
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Money of the 13 Colonies Exhibit
Date: June 3- August 2, 2026
Time: Varies
Location: 9 Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg -
The Evolution of our American flag
How did America go from the British Colonial Flag to our American symbol of freedom?
Date: June 14, 2026
Time: 1 pm
Location: 324 N. Kenmore Ave., Bel Air -
Flag Day in St. Michaels
Join the St. Michaels community for a Flag Day celebration featuring a patriotic boat parade through the harbor and additional activities to honor the Stars and Stripes as part of the Talbot 250 celebrations.
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: St. Michaels -
The Evolution of our American flag
How did America go from the British Colonial Flag to our American symbol of freedom?
Date: June 14, 2026
Time: 1 pm
Location: 324 N. Kenmore Ave., Bel Air -
Sail 250 Maryland
Click for events across our region celebrating Maryland and its rich history.
Date: June 24-30
Time: Various
Location: Various -
National Corvette Restorers Society America 250 Celebration
Date: Friday, June 26th
Time: 7am - 10am
Location: 3304 Timberfield Ln, Pikesville, MD 21208 -
Darlington Independence Day Celebration
An evening of food, fun, and fireworks in Darlington!
Time: 5:30 pm
Date: June 27th
Location: Downtown Darlington -
MD Two Fifty: Honoring the Signers
Visit the Thomas Stone National Historic Site for a special program honoring the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Date: July 2-4, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: Thomas Stone National Historic Site, 6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD -
Calvert County Star Spangled Spectacular
Free community event with live music, local food vendors, kids’ activities, vendors, and a fireworks display to end the evening
Date: July 3, 2026
Time: 4 pm
Location: 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick -
Salute to Cecil County Veterans- America 250 Celebration
Time: 4 pm
Date: July 3rd
Location: North East Community Park -
Salute to Cecil County Veterans- America 250 Celebration
Time: 4 pm
Date: July 3rd
Location: North East Community Park -
Star-Spangled 250th at Oregon Ridge
Celebrate America 250 at Oregone Ridge Park with Music Director Jonathan Heyward and the BSO. Purchase tickets in advance.
Date: July 3 and 4
Time: 8 pm
Location: Oregon Ridge Park -
Fourth of July Celebration at the Carroll County Farm Museum
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 4-10 pm
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center Street, Westminster -
Washington County 250th Anniversary Celebration
This family-friendly celebration will feature live music, food and drink vendors, kids zones, exhibits, local businesses and artisans, a live drone show, and fireworks.
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Washington County Agricultural Education Center -
Open House: Drayden African American Schoolhouse
Visit the Drayden African American School House, one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses.
Date: Various
Location: 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD -
Allegany Maryland 250 Celebration
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and Allegany County's unique history with your neighbors at this free community celebration. Live entertainment all day. The burial of a time capsule and planting of the Liberty Tree.
Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Canal Place, 13 Canal St., Cumberland -
B&O Railroad Museum 250th All-American Bash
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: B&O Railroad Musuem -
Frederick's 4th: An Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the largest Independence Day celebration in Frederick County with two stages of entertainment alongside family-friendly rides and amusements, food trucks, beer gardens, and a dazzling fireworks show!
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 12-9 pm
Location: Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz Street, Frederick -
Howard County 4th of July on the Lakefront
4th of July at Downtown Columbia Lakefront. Pack a picnic or support one of the local food vendors.
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 3 pm start
Location: 10275 Wincopin Cir., Columbia -
Historic Annapolis Fourth of July Festival
Join Historic Annapolis for a full day of history. One ticket gets you into all 3 locations.
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 12- 4 pm
Location: William Paca House and Garden, Hogshead Trades Museum, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis. -
Bel Air Independence Day
A full day of food, fund, and patriotism in Bel Air.
Time: 6:45am kick-off
Date: July 4th
Location: Downtown Bel Air -
Carroll County at 250: People, Place, and the Making of History
Ribbon-cutting and opening of "Carroll County at 250: People, Place, and the Making of History," showcasing artifacts from Carroll County.
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Historical Society of Carroll County, 210 E. Main Street, Westminster -
Washington County 250th Anniversary Celebration
Downtown Hagerstown will host the Stars & Stripes Street Festival in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. The City of Hagerstown will also be installing a new time capsule.
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 4:00- 9:00 pm
Location: South Potomac Street & Public Square, Downtown Hagerstown -
Frederick County: 1776 the Musical
1776, the Tony Award-winning musical by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone, takes us inside the hallowed halls of Philadelphia in one of the most defining moments in history. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased ahead of time.
Date: July 10, 11, 12 2026
Time: Varies
Location: New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick Street, Frederick -
Orioles' game festivities and postgame drone show for America 250
Date: July 11, 2026
Game Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: Orioles' Park at Camden Yards -
Garrett 250
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Garrett 250 Birthday Bash.
Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and a spectacular evening drone light show.
Date: July 18, 2026
Location: Garrett County Fairgrounds -
Voices of the Maryland 400
Learn more about the soldiers, now called the Maryland 400, and hear accounts of their actions in battle.
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: 2300 Waverly Mansion Drive, Marriottsville -
Miles for Maryland trail challenge at Assateague State Park
Maryland's state parks, including Assateague State Park on the Eastern Shore, are participating in the "Miles for Maryland" Trail Challenge to honor America's 250th anniversary. The challenge encourages participants to walk or hike 250 miles at state parks through the end of 2026. Assateague State Park offers hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Date: January 1 – December 31, 2026
Time: Dawn to dusk (park hours)
Location: Assateague State Park
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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America 250: Elkridge, the "Crossroads of the American Revolution"
The Elkridge Heritage Society opened a museum in its headquarters this year, showcasing the town's history, as well as the history of the home it resides in.
Finding the Maryland 400: The soldiers who saved the American Revolution
The Maryland 400 charged a superior British force at the Battle of Brooklyn, saving Washington's army and the American Revolution.
Worshippers march in Mount Vernon ahead of America's 250th birthday
The pilgrimage is traveling more than 1,000 miles along the East Coast, including the 13 original colonies, and ending in Philadelphia over the Fourth of July weekend.
USS Constellation wins Maryland preservation award for mast restoration work
The USS Constellation in Baltimore's Inner Harbor won a Maryland Historical Trust preservation award for restoring its three masts and rigging system.
Trump suggests UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Could a UFC arena become a permanent fixture on the White House lawn? President Trump thinks so. What do you think — should it stay or go?
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out
President Donald Trump is now slated to headline a Freedom 250 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts dropped out over concerns about the event's political ties.
