The Greater Yamhill County U.S. Semiquincentennial Celebration honors 250 years of American independence, civic responsibility, and service. The event highlights the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the hard-fought […]
The Sounds of Liberty Program celebrates the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell, and the ideals they represent. Join the Sons of the American Revolution for a reading of the […]
The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce presents a full day of festivities beginning at 11am with an old fashioned parade starting at JFK High School. The fireworks celebration will kick […]
Celebrate the 4th of July at the Seaside Museum. The 4th of July Old Fashioned Social includes kids games, music, food, and the very popular Cake Walk to win a […]
Join your neighbors for a nationwide communal meal on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as part of America250 Utah’s “America’s Potluck.” This initiative invites communities to slow down, share food, and connect across differences — fostering belonging, conversation, and unity. Inspired by the tradition of Sunday dinner, participants are encouraged to host or co-host a potluck […]
On July 8, 2026, communities across the nation and territories will unite in a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, commemorating its first public reading in 1776. “Sharing the Spirit of America” invites Americans to come together — despite spanning 9,500 miles and nine time zones — to read the Declaration at the same […]
Sharing the Spirit of America is a nationwide America250 program to read the Declaration of Independence simultaneously across the United States and territories on the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. The reading will take place at 3pm on July 8, 2026, at the Oregon […]
Conductors Gemma New and Anton Armstrong combine forces for a thrilling exploration of contemporary American music. The evening features Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, with pianist Conrad Tao — hailed as “ magician at the keyboard” by the Boston Globe. The program also includes Margaret Bonds’ profound and moving Credo, the third iteration of the […]
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, trace the story of the nation’s rise on a journey with Oregon Military Museum Project through Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Begin in Boston, where the American Revolution took root and venture to nearby Lexington and Concord, where the “shot heard ’round the world” was fired. Explore […]
