RALEIGH—The North Carolina General Assembly’s Quincentennial Committee met March 13 to continue discussions on preparations for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Led by Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke), the committee has increased its efforts with […]
RALEIGH —President Donald Trump issued an executive order last month outlining actions in preparation for the 250th celebration of America’s independence on July 4, 2026. “It is the policy of the United States, and a purpose […]
RALEIGH — A May 2023 video message by now President-elect Donald Trump previewing his plans on the upcoming 250th anniversary of United States’ independence is recirculating on social media platforms. “Three years from now, the […]
RALEIGH — The General Assembly’s semiquincentennial committee coordinating the planning of America’s 250th anniversary met on Sept. 19. The meeting date coincided with both America’s first victory, the 1777 battle of Saratoga, and George Washington’s […]
RALEIGH — The next round of grant funding for America 250 celebrations in North Carolina opened Aug. 26. County committees can apply for grants in the amount of $10,000, and community program grants can receive […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly’s America 250 Committee convened Aug. 22 for its second official session to discuss plans for commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. Presenting at the meeting were Dean […]
RALEIGH — Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama and their wives, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama, have been named “honorary national co-chairs” for the nation’s 250th-anniversary celebrations, according to America250, a nonpartisan nonprofit […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has announced 34 counties are recipients of just under $900,000 in grants aimed at commemoration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026 of […]
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