Staten Island to Play Key Role in America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

Nevada Northern introduces repainted locomotive for USA’s 250th birthday

Nevada Northern Railway Museum has unveiled its USA 250th anniversary paint scheme for SD9 No. 204, renumbered to 250. Screen shot from Nevada Northern video ELY, Nev. — Nevada Northern Railway has unveiled its repainted locomotive for America’s semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, coming on July 4, 2026. The design, unveiled on Friday (July 4, 2025), was chosen through a contest held by t…

Staten Island to play key role in America’s 250th birthday celebration

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.—When New York City joins the nation in marking its 250th anniversary in 2026, Staten Island won’t just be a spectator, but a key player in what’s expected to be the largest maritime and civic celebration in modern American history. The event, led by Sail4th 250 in coordination with city, state and federal partners, will bring a record-breaking fleet of international tall ships, naval vessels and ceremonial festivities to the …

Winter Olympics, World Cup soccer buzz, America's 250th birthday will make the Fourth huge in Park City next year

The Fourth of July was as busy as expected in Park City. It is one of the most crowded days of the year as Parkites and visitors jam onto Main Street for the annual parade, stay the day, and then gather for a drone show at night. The traffic is congested and parking difficult to find. July 4 in 2026 could be an even busier day in the community. A year before that holiday, certain elements are aligning for an even more boisterous Fourth of July. …

Looking ahead to America's 250th birthday celebration in Philadelphia

As Fourth of July celebrations wind down for 2025, Philadelphia is already gearing up for next year's party, commemorating America's 250th birthday.

Morris County launches historic sites driving tour ahead of America’s 250th birthday

The Morris County Historical Society recently unveiled a new driving tour featuring 18 local historic sites.

Holland America announces historic cruise to mark America’s 250th

Rate this post Holland America Line, a leading cruise operator, says it is sailing a landmark cruise roundtrip from Boston, the epicentre of the American Revolution to honour America’s 250th birthday in 2026.  In a press statement, Holland America says that the seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage” aboard Zuiderdam departs July 4, 2026, and includes a visit to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, an overnight visit to New…