America’s 250th
Coverage of America's 250th birthday.
Following Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Ride
People along Paul Revere’s famous route from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts, said the 250th anniversary of America will be ‘extra special.’
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PART 1
250 Years Ago, Part 1: How a False Alarm Pushed America Toward Revolution
Here’s a look into the agenda of the First Continental Congress as well as the events surrounding it.
PART 2
Three Patriotic Poems in Honor of America’s 250th
Independence Day 2026 may have passed, but these patriotic poems will make you want to celebrate America year-round.
PART 3
Behold the Beauty: Martha Washington’s Penn Treaty Quilt
Our original first lady’s patriotic fancy quilt still intrigues us today.
PART 4
Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase with Racing Legends
The president welcomed IndyCar racers and motorsports to the White House, with the first race in the nation’s capital set for August.
PART 1
250 Years Ago, Part 1: How a False Alarm Pushed America Toward Revolution
Here’s a look into the agenda of the First Continental Congress as well as the events surrounding it.
I’ve Been to 24 out of 32 States in Mexico. This Overlooked Gem Is a New Favorite
Never heard of button-sized Colima? Don’t fret.
‘Western Union’: Pony Express to Telegraph
The history of communication in the West plays out in this Fritz Lange film.
‘I Have This Thing for Flowers’: A Memoir as a Garden of Flowers
Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn’s essays celebrate her life using flowers as a metaphor for life, love, and lessons.
Before ‘The Odyssey’ Hit Theaters, Painters Illustrated the Epic Poem’s Best Scenes
The 18th-century painting captures the moment when Odysseus is stripped down, tested, and remade.
