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America’s 250th Birthday Celebration has Begun!
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The inspiring words of the Declaration of Independence changed the course of world history. On July 4, 1776, a nation was born from that Declaration. ‘It stands forever, a light of admonition to the rulers of men; a light of salvation and redemption to the oppressed.’ So said John Quincy Adams on its 45th anniversary.
As we prepare to celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday, Eagle Forum is honored to join the America 250 Civics Education Coalition (also called the Freedom 250 Coalition) to work with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and over 60 other organizations to ensure Americans understand our legacy, recommit ourselves to its ideals, and work tirelessly to strengthen our future. Here are resources and opportunities to begin using today to get the party started.
The Story of America Videos and the Founders Museum. Hillsdale College and PragerU have partnered with the White House to produce a series of excellent videos that tell the remarkable story of American Independence and the amazing lives of our Founders. The Story of America and the Road to Liberty videos are available HERE. The Founders Museum, a set of videos that bring to life America’s Founding Fathers, Ladies of the Revolution, and Events that paved the way for Independence, can be seen HERE.
Presidential 1776 Award Civics competition for high school students: Registration is February 1-21, and the test begins on February 22nd. Register HERE.
Attention, Student Eagles: The Presidential 1776 Award is part of a national civics competition that challenges high school students interested in the founding of America and the ideas that shaped this country. The competition focuses on the Founders, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention, and the key battles and soldiers of the American Revolutionary War. Please forward this flyer to your local public, private, and home school families.
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Freedom 250, a series of events designed by the White House to celebrate America’s story, is being planned to take place in Washington, D.C., and across the nation. More details can be found at Freedom250.org. Some of the highlights include:
Freedom Trucks Mobile Museum: A fleet of six Mobile Museums, known as "Freedom Trucks," is traveling throughout 2026, bringing the story of American independence to students, families, and citizens in every corner of our country. With interactive, inspiring content for visitors of all ages, the exhibit tells the harrowing story of how the 13 colonies declared independence, defeated the world's greatest empire, and secured American sovereignty 250 years ago. Please check HERE for upcoming dates and locations. February stops include Tampa, FL, and Nashville, TN.
National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving: May 17, Washington, D.C.: Americans from every state are invited to come to the nation’s capital to give thanks and praise to God for 250 years of His Providence for the United States, to pray that God bless and protect America for the next 250 years, and to solemnly rededicate our country as One Nation under God. The gathering will bear witness to the extraordinary story of how God has powerfully and wondrously shaped the United States of America — remembering the people, sacrifices, and defining moments in which God has powerfully manifested Himself in our history.
Great American State Fair: June 25-July 10, Washington, D.C.: The National Mall will be transformed into the biggest, boldest state fair ever! From Maine lobster rolls to Hawaii’s shimmering hula stage, Texas-sized steaks to Alaska’s towering ice carvings, all fifty states, territories, and federal agencies will showcase their food, culture, and pride to one unforgettable, coast-to-coast celebration.
Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships and International Naval Review: New York Harbor, July 4-8: The world’s largest peacetime armada of tall ships and naval vessels from more than 30 countries sails into New York Harbor on July 4, 2026, in a spectacular parade, naval review, and Blue Angels flyover, sparking a week of fireworks, festivals, and global unity under the Statue of Liberty’s torch.
Other events to look forward to include Salute to America: The Nation’s 250th Birthday Fireworks Celebration on July 4th and the Patriot Games, a first-of-its-kind athletic competition that will spotlight male and female high school athletes from every state and territory, to be held in the fall.
We look forward to celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence with you!
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