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A year-long initiative featuring special programming and live events that celebrate our nation's rich history, culture and innovative spirit as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Attendees hold US flags and an “America 250” sign during an event with US President Donald Trump, not pictured, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, US, on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Trump intends to lay out his plans to celebrate the nations 250th anniversary, in addition to emphasizing his bid to codify tax, immigration and welfare reforms in Congress. Photographer: Scott Morgan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

United States Oct 27

America250: Everything you need to know about our nation's big birthday celebration

A major celebration is planned for the anniversary itself on July 4, 2026, with a series of events across the country in the year leading up to it.

America250 Nov 3

Sail4th 250: Over 500 tall ships set to sail into New York Harbor next year
America250 Nov 3

‘Blockbuster event' to highlight MA250, Gov. Healey says

America250 Oct 30

Healey replaces symbolic frame with Sam Adams portrait ahead of America's 250th

Instead of an empty gold frame, a portrait of one of the Sons of Liberty now hangs in the Massachusetts governor’s ceremonial office. After two and a half years, Gov. Maura Healey’s frame, whic...
United States Oct 27

Sail4th 250 to bring record-breaking tall ship flotilla to NYC

The historic event will take place from July 3-8, 2026.
Massachusetts Jun 20

Officials kick off weekend of events commemorating 250th anniversary of Battle of Bunker Hill in Gloucester

The Battle of Bunker Hill 250 Committee held a press conference Friday morning to officially kick off a historic weekend of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill at S...
Charlestown Jun 17

‘They did it for their children': Descendants honor soldiers in Battle of Bunker Hill

On the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, descendants of those who fought in it gathered in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood.

Lexington Apr 22

Dozens naturalized as US citizens on Battle of Lexington site 250 years later

A naturalization ceremony was held for dozens of new U.S. citizens on the Lexington Battle Green, the culmination of the town’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of its part in the start of the Revolutionary War.
Massachusetts Apr 19

Photos: Battle of Lexington reenactment
Trump Administration Apr 19

250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

Historians and others look to balance any celebrations with questions about slavery, women and Indigenous people and what their stories say about the U.S. overall.
Massachusetts Apr 19

Living history: Huge crowds turn out for Lexington, Concord reenactments

It’s a beautiful day in Lexington as the town gets ready to celebrate an iconic day in Massachusetts and American history.
Lexington Apr 18

Previewing the reenactment of the Battle of Lexington Saturday

The minutemen and redcoats will face off once again on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday, 250 years after their historic clash that opened the Revolutionary War. Here’s what to expect from the festivities, in organizers’ own words. Plus, get the forecast for Saturday.
Lexington Apr 18

Stitching history: Reenactors bring American Revolution to life, thread by thread

The Lexington Minute Men aim to wear historically accurate attire to honor the anniversary of the first shots of the American Revolution.
Massachusetts Apr 19

Celebrating Lex250: Watch live coverage all day Saturday

Events are planned throughout the day on Saturday as part of Lex250, a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. You can watch live streaming coverage of the day’s events on NBC10 Boston, NECN, Peacock and our other streaming platforms, as well as on NBC10 Boston’s YouTube channel, NBC10Boston.com and...
Massachusetts Apr 18

Boston commemorates 250 years since Paul Revere's ride, Revolutionary War

Events are planned in Boston on Friday and Lexington and Concord on Saturday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.
Boston Apr 18

1 if by land, 2 if by Dunkin'? What Paul Revere's midnight ride would be like today

The route of Paul Revere’s midnight ride from Boston to Lexington 250 years ago looks much different today. For starters, it’s easier to find a Dunkin’.
Lexington Apr 17

Lexington kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations

History will come alive with the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, which opened the Revolutionary War, and filmmaker Ken Burns was in town to help get the celebrations underway, as he shows his new documentary about the Revolution.
Apr 17

Longtime portrayer of Battle of Lexington's only slave: ‘I give him a little salute'

Charles Price, 94, has been proud to take part in reenactments of the Battle of Lexington, for decades portraying the only person in the fight who was enslaved, a man named Prince Estabrook.
Boston Apr 17

80 degrees for 250th anniversary of Lexington and Concord??

We’re tracking a major warm-up on Saturday, just in time for the reenactments of the battles of Lexington and Concord. Here’s the forecast for the festivities.
Lexington Apr 18

Lex250: Lexington road closures and parking restrictions

The event marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, one of the conflicts that set off the American Revolution

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