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From New Year's Eve in Times Square to Independence Day on the National Mall, America's 250th anniversary is a year-long invitation. We've gathered the campaigns, initiatives, and events our hosts, government partners, and friends at America250 and Freedom 250 are running — so you don't miss a moment.
Events near you
Live events hosted by America250, Freedom 250, federal agencies, and partner organizations. Clicking "Learn more" will take you to the host site — InterExchange does not collect registrations on their behalf.
About USA 250 at InterExchange
The Semiquincentennial — America's 250th — is the largest commemorative effort in U.S. history, bipartisan and led by the congressionally-appointed U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. For J-1 participants, it's an open door to neighborhoods, parks, and capitals across the country. Both programs below run nationwide with events designed for community attendance — no ticket needed.
Communities across the country gather with live music, shared moments, and local celebrations that reflect the spirit of America250 — neighborhood gatherings, large public events, host-your-own.
The Freedom Trucks bring American history to your neighborhood. Each truck has interactive exhibits, a tribute wall honoring 50 American heroes, and a chance to digitally sign the Declaration of Independence. Free and open to everyone.
Our top picks
A multi-year, year-round volunteer movement aiming to make 2026 the largest year of service in U.S. history. Log your hours alongside hosts and host families.
A traveling tech expo of America's greatest innovations, asking the next generation what we should build for the next 250 years.
A traveling Airstream tour collecting an oral history of the United States from people who live, study, work, and visit here. Share your own.
All 50 state fairs invited to adopt Freedom 250 programming, culminating in a major festival on the National Mall featuring exhibits from every state.
Tall ships from 32 countries gather at 5 East Coast ports all summer. Free public ship tours in New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, Boston, and New York. The NYC parade on July 4 is the biggest tall ship gathering in American history.