AMERICA 250: National Museum of the Marine Corps
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FOX 5 DC joined the National Museum of the Marine Corps as they celebrate their 250th anniversary of the Marines. 

Checking out the National Museum of the Marine Corps
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FOX 5's Annie Mae highlights our military's history at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, VA. 

America's 250th anniversary sparks travel rush

America's 250th anniversary this year is sparking some travel trends, with experts warning to book early for events on your radar.

America 250 In Your Hometown: Exploring Charles County
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FOX 5 DC's Annie Mae and Cesar Cornejo were in Charles County, showing off some of what the area has to offer. 

DC's plan to celebrate America's 250th
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Destination DC's CEO Elliot Ferguson joined Fox 5 DC to talk about DC 250th.

America 250 In Your Hometown: Frederick, Maryland
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Dive into the history found in Frederick, Maryland, ahead of the country's 250th anniversary. 

Americas 250th in your Hometown: Frederick
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FOX 5's Annie Mae visited Frederick, Maryland to check out the history as America gears up to celebrate the big 250!

America250: Highlighting the National Museum of Health and Medicine
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FOX 5 is continuing to celebrate America250: In Your Hometown. Today, our Erin Como highlights the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Montogmery County and what you can experience. 

Washington Mounument lights up with Freedom 250 light show for nYE
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Washington, D.C., is set to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday.  It all kicks off this New Year’s Eve with a massive video show on the National Mall and fireworks at midnight to celebrate the new year. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live on the mall now with the latest. 

Washington Monument to be lit up on New Year's Eve with America 250 projections
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On New Year’s Eve, the group Freedom 250 will begin six straight nights of putting projections onto the Washington Monument, including a 250-foot birthday candle. It’s part of an effort to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, with other events taking place throughout the year.

America 250: The 246 Years Project Database
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At Morven Park in Loudoun County, CEO Stacey Metcalfe delves into 246 years of history. 

Alexandria celebrates African-American history
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Jay Quander, owner of 1799 Prime Steak & Seafood, discusses his family's history tracing back to the 1600s.

Learn the history of Alexandria, Virginia
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Founded in 1749, Alexandria has played a major role in the nation’s story and reflects its progress toward inclusivity.

Alexandria to celebrate America250
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Gretchen Bulova, Office of Historic Alexandria director, walks through the city of Alexandria, Virginia's planned programming for America’s 250th commemorations.

America250 in Loudoun County
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FOX 5's Jennifer Delgado visits historic Waterford, Virginia to celebrate America250.