America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Maryland museum highlights Declaration of Independence signers' artifacts
Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s US
America 250: The birthplace of recreational boating
America 250: Coast Guard marks 100+ years in Grand Haven
Sail250 Maryland Air Show Baltimore this weekend; no drones allowed at event
Revolutionary War soldier identified after 245 years
America 250: How the UAW and other unions helped shape the nation
America 250: What Tampa looked like in 1776
Maryland's State House stands as a symbol of the revolution
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
Towson University marks America's 250th with a summer arts festival
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
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 -
Sail 250 Maryland
Click for events across our region celebrating Maryland and its rich history.
Date: June 24-30
Time: Various
Location: Various -
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 -
Community Art Project Celebration: What Does Democracy Mean to You
Community members created ceramic tiles to answer the question, What Does Democracy Mean to You? The resulting artwork beautifully expresses different aspects of democracy, including civic participation, the rule of law, equality, freedom of expression, and physical freedom.
Date: July 3, 2026
Time: 1 pm unveiling and all day celebration
Location: 3715 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City -
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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Maryland museum highlights Declaration of Independence signers' artifacts
As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the Maryland Center for History and Culture is bringing together chairs, portraits, and rare prints tied to the four Marylanders who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s US
As celebrations begin, many Americans feel the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with how the U.S. has turned out.
How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in America
The father of recreational boating came from a small town in Michigan. 🚤 Learn how Christopher Smith's Chris-Craft changed the water — and American summers — forever.
How one city became the heart of U.S. Coast Guard culture over 150 years
Grand Haven has celebrated the Coast Guard for 150 years — and the bond between this Michigan city and its service members is stronger than ever. 🇺🇸⚓
Sail250 Maryland Air Show Baltimore this weekend; no drones allowed at event
The Sail250 Maryland Air Show comes to Baltimore this weekend with tall ships, military vessels, and aircraft. No drones are allowed due to temporary flight restrictions.
Revolutionary War soldier identified after 245 years
DNA and genealogy solved Maryland's oldest cold case, identifying Revolutionary War soldier Private John Pumphrey, killed at the Battle of Camden in 1780.
