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Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone
Read full article: Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying toneNonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year.
PHOTOS: Texas’ Tall Ship Elissa returns to New York Harbor for Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail
Read full article: PHOTOS: Texas’ Tall Ship Elissa returns to New York Harbor for Sail4th 250 Parade of SailGalveston's Tall Ship Elissa participated in the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail in New York Harbor, marking its first visit to the city since 1986 as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations.
Let freedom ring: Battleship Texas fires a patriotic salute as Galveston launches America250
Read full article: Let freedom ring: Battleship Texas fires a patriotic salute as Galveston launches America250Battleship Texas served as the centerpiece for Galveston's America250 launch, featuring ceremonial salutes, a drone show, and fireworks.
LIST: Fourth of July fireworks, parades, celebrations across Greater Houston
Read full article: LIST: Fourth of July fireworks, parades, celebrations across Greater HoustonGreater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.
Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
Read full article: Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearingCongressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects.
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
Read full article: Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthdayThe New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City will sparkle in red, white, and blue to kick off celebrations for the U.S.'s 250th birthday in 2026.
America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There's a commemorative ornament for it
Read full article: America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There's a commemorative ornament for itThe nonprofit organization planning celebrations for America's 250th birthday in 2026 has unveiled a special commemorative ornament featuring the Declaration of Independence.
Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
Read full article: Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cutsLeaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.