It’s not too late to plan a trip to celebrate America’s 250th

Celebrations are happening all over the country this summer for America's 250th, and it's not too late to join in on the events.

Boots of Honor Memorial visits Tennessee to honor service members killed since 9/11

Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11. 

America’s heroes saluted at Hyundai Air and Sea Show
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America’s heroes were saluted over Memorial Day Weekend on Miami Beach at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show with special showcasing of our country’s state of the art military technology. 

America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events

The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.

World Cup and America 250 has TSA bracing for a busy summer

With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.

UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest: Ticket lottery window closes Friday

Fans looking to attend the historic UFC Freedom 250 weekend in Washington, D.C., have just days left to secure their spot.

Harpers Ferry spotlight on American history
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Harpers Ferry is deeply rooted in American history, and this year it has some special things in store for our country's 250th birthday!

Federal safety surge to deploy in DC ahead of America250 events

The Department of Justice has announced a comprehensive summer crackdown aimed at reducing crime and maintaining public order during the upcoming historical celebrations.

Spotlight on Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
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America is just months away from celebrating its 250th birthday, and FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez was on a FOX 5 Field Trip to highlight a home that played a major role in the early civil rights movement.

America 250: Boots of Honor memorial to visit Tennessee in tribute to service members killed since 9/11

Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day has partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11.

America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members

Celebrating America 250 at Willard InterContinental
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FOX5DC's Annie Mae explores the history of one of the district's top hotels, Willard InterContinental, as part of the DMV spotlights in preparation for America 250.

America 250: Celebrating the history in Spotsylvania
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We're traveling through the DMV as we countdown to America's 250th birthday. Here's a look at Spotsylvania County.

America 250: Southwest Airlines unveils Independence One to celebrate the nation's founding

Independence One will make its first flight Wednesday, heading from the company’s hometown of Dallas to the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Philadelphia.

Leonardtown, Maryland spotlight ahead of America 250
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FOX 5 DC's Annie Mae highlights historic Leonardtown in Maryland as part of the countdown to America's 250th anniversary.