America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
America 250 The American Dream Stories
America 250 Scientific Breakthroughs
America 250 American Invention
America 250 Cultural Icons
America 250 Engineering Marvels
America 250 Everyday Heroes
America 250 Space Exploration Today
America 250 Connecting the Nation
America 250 The American Symphony
America 250 Triumphs in Sports
America 250 The Power of the Vote
America 250 Everyday Acts of Kindness
Events in Your Area
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June 12-13, 2026
Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival at Calder Plaza -
June 13, 2026
America 250 Night at Berlin Raceway -
June 22-26, 2026
Future Presidents of America -
June 24, 2026
Presentation on the Declaration of Independence -
May 7 - august 2, 2026
The Spirit of Independence at the Grand Rapids Art Museum -
May 23 - October 26, 2026
"Waltzing with the Queen" exhibit at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum -
May 23 - September 5, 2026
"AIM HIGH: American Dreams of Flight" exhibit at Grand Rapids Children's Museum -
June 24, 2026
Patriotic Tie Dye @ Smith-Ryerson Park -
June 26, 2026
Time Capsule Ceremony -
July 4, 2026
Muskegon 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks -
July 4, 2026
Be the People 4th of July Celebration -
July 4, 2026
White Lake Area 4th of July Parade -
July 4, 2026
Grand Rapids Fireworks -
July 4, 2026
10th Annual Independence Day Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Battle Creek's hidden history: The network that helped hundreds escape slavery
Battle Creek was a key stop on the Underground Railroad, helping hundreds of people escape slavery. Explore the local history behind this secret network as America celebrates 250 years.
Ashley Baptist Church celebrates 178 years of ministry in Ionia County
The church's roots stretch back to a time before the Civil War and even before Grand Rapids became an incorporated city.
Gerald R. Ford Museum offering free admission for 4th of July celebration
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum has announced the Fourth at the Ford, offering free admission & activities at the museum on Independence Day.
Hackley House preserves the legacy of Muskegon's lumber barons
A piece of Muskegon history lives on at the Hackley House, where the legacy of the city's most iconic lumber barons is preserved for generations to come.
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
As we celebrate America 250, we look at Henry Ford’s assembly line. Its introduction had far-reaching effects on both industry and transportation, and the technology is still thriving today.
From log pirates to living rooms: Grand Rapids' legacy as furniture city
Grand Rapids earned the title Furniture City through natural resources, industrial innovation, and a little old-fashioned log piracy.
