Tag: America 250
PBS Fort Wayne America @ 250 programming through Independence Day
In honor of the nation’s 250th Anniversary and as part of PBS America @ 250 – a multi-year initiative designed to engage viewers nationwide with history and civics.
Juneteenth lecture explores Frederick Douglass’s evolving view of Abraham Lincoln
The Allen County Public Library and Friends of the Lincoln Collection will present the annual Rolland Lecture at noon on June 19, 2026, which will explore Frederick Douglass's evolving view of President Abraham Lincoln.
122nd Fighter Wing F-16 flyover to kick-off City’s Fourth of July Parade
Residents and visitors gathered for the Celebrate America, 250 Years United Fourth of July Parade will experience a military aerial flyover to kick-off off the event.
Indiana Rail Experience announces largest season yet for 2026
The Indiana Rail Experience is debuting its newly redeveloped railroad campus amid its most expansive and diverse season to date.
Fourth of July Fireworks once again in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana
This year's location for the Fourth of July Fireworks will be the top of the Harrison Square parking garage attached to Parkview Field on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
2026 City of Fort Wayne 4th of July Parade application now available
The application to participate or volunteer in the Celebrate America, 250 Years United Parade is now available online.
Text of King Charles III’s address to Joint Session of Congress – 4/28/2026
Text of United Kingdom's King Charles III's address to a joint session of Congress in Washington D.C. on April 28, 2026.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to tour the Northeast
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to the East Coast for the first time in collaboration with Norfolk Southern, as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour as both railroads celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Library celebrates America 250 with community programming and history exhibits
The Allen County Public Library is proud to join the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with a series of engaging programs, films, and exhibits designed to reflect on the nation’s history, culture, and democratic ideals.