Inside the National Zoo’s American Trail exhibit
At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, visitors can explore the American Trail and learn how animals like beavers help shape ecosystems.
At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, visitors can explore the American Trail and learn how animals like beavers help shape ecosystems.
Proposed redesign would reshape DCs Pennsylvania Avenue
New renderings reveal a sweeping proposal to transform Pennsylvania Avenue, including changes to Freedom Plaza, bike lanes and public spaces. The plan aims to create a grand, European-style boulevard as part of broader efforts to reshape Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks.
New renderings reveal a sweeping proposal to transform Pennsylvania Avenue, including changes to Freedom Plaza, bike lanes and public spaces. The plan aims to create a grand, European-style boulevard as part of broader efforts to reshape Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks.
Coca-Cola unveils limited-edition America250 cans for DC, Maryland and Virginia
Coca-Cola is releasing a limited edition lineup of state-specific cans to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Coca-Cola is releasing a limited edition lineup of state-specific cans to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Inside Tudor Place: A rare glimpse into Washington history
Tudor Place in Georgetown is showcasing rare artifacts tied to George and Martha Washington, including one of only three known letters between the couple.
Tudor Place in Georgetown is showcasing rare artifacts tied to George and Martha Washington, including one of only three known letters between the couple.
UFC Freedom 250: Match details at the White House in June
President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.
President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.
America 250: Celebrating the history in Baltimore
FOX 5 is continuing coverage of America's 250th in your hometown. This week, we are highlighting Baltimore. Our Gwen Tolbart is exploring some of its well-known spots and history.
FOX 5 is continuing coverage of America's 250th in your hometown. This week, we are highlighting Baltimore. Our Gwen Tolbart is exploring some of its well-known spots and history.
Celebrating America's 250th: Baltimore's Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
We’re gearing up for America’s 250th birthday by highlighting historic landmarks across the area. Our latest trip took us north to Baltimore, home of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House!
We’re gearing up for America’s 250th birthday by highlighting historic landmarks across the area. Our latest trip took us north to Baltimore, home of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House!
Austria's ambassador visits FOX 5 DC
Austrian Ambassador Petra Schneebauer to talk about the new exhibit called "The Sound of Ambition".
Austrian Ambassador Petra Schneebauer to talk about the new exhibit called "The Sound of Ambition".
Williamsburg gears up for America’s 250th with new archaeology center opening in 2026
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
America 250: CPKC railway unveils commemorative locomotive honoring nation's 250th anniversary
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) is honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a commemorative America 250 locomotive.
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) is honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a commemorative America 250 locomotive.
Freedom Plane National Tour brings founding documents to 8 cities for America 250
As part of America’s 250th birthday, some original founding-era documents are leaving Washington, D.C. together for the first time ever to go on a historic 8-city tour. Here are the details.
As part of America’s 250th birthday, some original founding-era documents are leaving Washington, D.C. together for the first time ever to go on a historic 8-city tour. Here are the details.
Historic items at Howard University
Fox 5 DC visited Howard University.
Fox 5 DC visited Howard University.
Exploring historic Howard University
Gwen Tolbart visited Howard University.
Gwen Tolbart visited Howard University.
In Your Hometown: Howard University
Fox 5 DC's Gwen Tolbart visited Howard University.
Fox 5 DC's Gwen Tolbart visited Howard University.
Air and Space Museum celebrating 50th anniversary with new galleries
Five new galleries will open on July 1, featuring interactive exhibits, WWII aircraft, the Hubble Space Telescope and more.
Five new galleries will open on July 1, featuring interactive exhibits, WWII aircraft, the Hubble Space Telescope and more.
America 250: Woodlawn Manor Museum
FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda visited Sandy Spring, Maryland to explore the Woodlawn Manor Museum and its deep ties to local history!
FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda visited Sandy Spring, Maryland to explore the Woodlawn Manor Museum and its deep ties to local history!
America 250: Greyhound launches travel hub with themed itineraries for travel to celebrations across US
As we get closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Greyhound is making it easier to help those living in rural areas or without a vehicle to take part in celebrations across the country.
As we get closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Greyhound is making it easier to help those living in rural areas or without a vehicle to take part in celebrations across the country.
America250: Event guide for DC, Philadelphia, NYC
If you live in the Northeast, or plan to visit, here are some America 250 happening around Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.
If you live in the Northeast, or plan to visit, here are some America 250 happening around Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.
America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
America250: Event guide for Philadelphia, NYC and DC
If you live in the Northeast, or plan to visit, here are some America 250 happening around Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.
If you live in the Northeast, or plan to visit, here are some America 250 happening around Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.



















