America 250 Live

NASA announces a new event at the Kennedy Space Center celebrating America's 250th anniversary, showcasing our leadership in aviation, space exploration and technology.

Lawmakers gather to ceremonially bury "America's Time Capsule" at the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, where it will remain until July 4, 2276.

Lawmakers gather at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress voting to declare America's independence from Great Britain.

President Trump and Secretary Burgum celebrate the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's grand opening and sign the Great American Outdoors Act Reauthorization.

Lawmakers bury time capsules filled with items from modern American life in honor of the 250th anniversary, permanently sealing them until July 4, 2276, which marks 500 years of America.

America250 reveals details for the upcoming nationwide celebration "America's Block Party," celebrating the nation's birthday in communities across the country.

IndyCar unveils the brand new race course layout and special car designed for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the capitol in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Watch as the Freedom 250 projections light up the Washington Monument followed by a fireworks extravaganza in honor of the nation's year long anniversary celebration.