America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
America 250: How the UAW and other unions helped shape the nation
America 250: What Tampa looked like in 1776
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
Traveling with Denella: America 250
Trump says UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
Colorado railroad connects generations through a shared passion for trains
Smithsonian Center selects Festivals Acadiens et Créoles for 250th anniversary initiative
Alaskan huskies bred to be sled dogs
Inside Marine boot camp: What recruits face in San Diego
New 250th anniversary exhibit will spotlight the Declaration of Independence
Events in Your Area
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July 4, 2026
2026 Lafayette Stars & Stripes at Parc International in Downtown Lafayette -
July 4, 2026
Broussard Independence Day Festival at St. Julien Park -
July 4, 2026
Red, White, and Boom at the Opelousas Yambilee Ag Arena -
July 4, 2026
Fourth of July Fireworks Show at the Eunice Recreation Complex -
July 4, 2026
Fireworks on the River in Krotz Springs at Nall Park -
July 4, 2026
Leonville Fireworks Show at the Leonville Boat Launch
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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America 250: How the UAW and other labor unions helped shape the nation
The weekend. The 40-hour work week. Better wages. Much of what American workers take for granted today traces back to the labor movement — and Detroit was at the center of it all. 🇺🇸
What Tampa Bay looked like in 1776, when Florida was a British loyalist frontier
While the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, Tampa Bay was a remote wilderness loyal to the British Crown. So what did this region really look like in 1776?
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
The Pontiac Transportation Museum is celebrating 100 years of the Pontiac brand. Here's a look inside the history that helped move America.
Henry Ford's assembly line changed the world, and it's still thriving today
Henry Ford's assembly line didn't just change how cars were built — it changed the world. From the Model T to an F-150 every 53 seconds, the innovation lives on.
Traveling with Denella: America 250 to air on KATC June
"Traveling with Denella: America 250," an Independence Day special, will be airing on KATC June 13 at 11:30 a.m. It highlights Lafayette and Greater Acadiana's role in the American Revolution
Trump suggests UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Could a UFC arena become a permanent fixture on the White House lawn? President Trump thinks so. What do you think — should it stay or go?
