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  • Colonial Games

    Worcester County Library Pocomoke Branch 401 5th Street, Unit 100, Pocomoke City, MD

    Travel back to the 1700s and learn about colonial era toys and games, then try them out for yourself in this hands-on program full of old-fashioned fun.

  • Colonial Games

    Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD

    Travel back to the 1700s and learn about colonial era toys and games, then try them out for yourself in this hands-on program full of old-fashioned fun. For ages 6-11.

  • Building a New World

    Orlando Family Stage 1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL

    WUCF's America250 Initiative invites families to Building a New World: from the American Revolution to City Island featuring an interactive event with Emmy-winning animator Aaron Augenblick, creator of PBS KIDS’ City Island. Aaron will show clips from City Island and discuss how it promotes civics and community engagement. Then, attendees will join Aaron in designing […]

  • Tricorn Hats

    Ocean City Libary 10003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD

    Celebrate Maryland 250 by making your very own 18th century-style tricorn hat! All supplies provided. For families.

  • Colonial Paper Bag Puppets

    Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD

    Celebrate MD 250 by creating a puppet pal in period accurate clothing! All supplies provided. For ages 6-11.

  • Tea Party

    The Zelienople Library is hosting a Tea Party for families on Saturday April 11. Participants are invited to come in historic costume. Children's Librarian Miss Alyssa will share about tea etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […]

  • Tea Party

    The Zelienople Library is hosting a Tea Party for families on Saturday April 11. Participants are invited to come in historic costume. Children's Librarian Miss Alyssa will share about tea etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […]

  • Tea Party

    The Zelienople Area Public Library 227 S. High St, Zelienople, PA

    The Zelienople Library is hosting a Tea Party for families on Saturday April 11. Participants are invited to come in historic costume. Children's Librarian Miss Alyssa will share about tea etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […]

  • Orcas Island American Revolution Event

    Orcas Island Orcas Center 917 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA

    Join us at the Orcas Island Public Library for a special screening and discussion of The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part PBS documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Spanning the escalating tensions of 1754 through the decisive victory at Yorktown, the series explores the people, ideals, and global forces that shaped […]

  • SLICE OF THE COMMUNITY: Students’ “Voices of Liberty”

    Nashville PBS, Studio A 161 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN

    Jerome Moore and Johnson Learning Center students and educators discuss MNPS’ first student-led podcast. Nashville PBS’ Jerome Moore and Johnson Learning Center students and faculty explore Hawks Talk, Metro Nashville Public Schools’ first student-led podcast, and its new “Voices of Liberty” episodes about what it means to be American at the country’s 250th anniversary. The […]

  • American Revolution Escape Room

    Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, AZ

    As we get closer to the America 250th celebration it’s a good time to take a deeper dive into the amazing history and facts surrounding our American Revolution. Children and Tweens in grades 3rd-8th are invited to test their skills in our first American Revolution Escape Room! You’ll be reading informational text and using your […]

  • Orcas Island American Revolution Event

    Orcas Island Orcas Center 917 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA

    Join us at the Orcas Island Public Library for a special screening and discussion of The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part PBS documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Spanning the escalating tensions of 1754 through the decisive victory at Yorktown, the series explores the people, ideals, and global forces that shaped […]

  • Tricorn Hats

    Ocean City Libary 10003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD

    Celebrate Maryland 250 by making your very own 18th century-style tricorn hat! All supplies provided. For families.

  • Revolutionary Tea Party

    Zelienople Area Public Library 227 S. High St, Zelienople, PA

    Ever wondered what a tea time was truly like for colonists? Share treats from the time, and learn about the impact of tea on the nation's early years from the Boston Tea Party and beyond! Sample various teas and small treats from the time period while learning about the history of tea. Spaces are limited. […]

  • Tea Party

    The Zelienople Area Public Library 227 S. High St, Zelienople, PA

    The Zelienople Library is hosting a Tea Party for families on Saturday April 11. Participants are invited to come in historic costume. Children's Librarian Miss Alyssa will share about tea etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Civic Conversation Series

    Palm Coast Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy. N.W., Palm Coast, FL

    Our American Story is an interactive community experience inspired by Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Hosted in partnership with WUCF, Central Florida’s PBS station, the event features a curated 30–40 minute screening reel, small-group discussion prompts, and hands-on activities that invite participants of all ages to explore themes of liberty, identity, and belonging. Through storytelling, […]

  • WUCF’s ATHE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Civic Conversation Series

    Palm Coast Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy. N.W., Palm Coast, FL

    Our American Story is an interactive community experience inspired by Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Hosted in partnership with WUCF, Central Florida’s PBS station, the event features a curated 30–40 minute screening reel, small-group discussion prompts, and hands-on activities that invite participants of all ages to explore themes of liberty, identity, and belonging. Through storytelling, […]

  • Choose Your Own Adventure: Revolutionary Teens

    Oshkosh Public Library 106 Washinton Avenue, Oshkosh, WI

    Part of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, we’re looking at the youth experience during the Revolutionary War. Whether tending to the home, marching with George Washington, and or privateering on the Atlantic, the war altered the lives of every young person. There will be a screening of […]

  • Mini Masterpieces: America at 250

    Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL

    Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by creating a miniature artwork inspired by the past, present, or future of the United States. Choose from prompts such as Then, Now, Next (reflecting on America’s past, present, and future), What Freedom Looks Like (your personal interpretation of freedom), My America (what America means to you today), or A […]

  • Celebrate Independence Day and Texas America250 at the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas!

    Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center 650 FM 1011, Liberty, TX 77575, Liberty, TX, United States

    Liberty, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission invites the community to celebrate Independence Day early and come out to the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (SHC) on Saturday, June 27, for a fun-filled and free patriotic event commemorating the country’s 250th birthday. Doors open at 10 a.m. with an ongoing […]

  • Justice 250: Celebrating Your Constitional Rights

    USS Midway Museum 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, California (CA)

    Justice 250 is a special event on July 2, 2026 at 5:30pm taking flight aboard the legendary USS Midway Museum.Justice 250 is designed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress officially declared the United Colonies free and independent states. The Declaration […]

  • America 250 Jubilee

    Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture 2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, Washington (WA)

    Join KSPS PBS at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. The special community celebration will include music, vendors, a beer garden, trivia, historical displays and activities for the whole family. Plus, screenings of the Ken Burns film "The American Revolution" and panel discussions exploring the themes […]

  • An America @ 250 Goosechase Challenge & Celebration

    Missouri State University Strong Hall Atrium 900 S. Holland Drive, Springfield, MO, United States

    The Fourth of July may be behind us, but America's 250th anniversary celebration is just getting started. As our nation begins a yearlong commemoration of 250 years of American history, it's the perfect time to connect with the people, places, stories, and traditions that shape our communities. Join Ozarks Public Television for the America250 Goosechase […]

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