America: the land of the free (and the home of the brave). The land of opportunity. A nation of immigrants. A country built on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A country built on slavery. Democratic. Republican. Once great. Still great. Great again. Never great. United. Divided. Under threat. Stronger than ever. An ideal. A … Read more
It hit all the high notes. President Trump moved hell and high water to ensure Long Islander opera star Christopher Macchio got his moment to shine in storm-battered DC for the nation’s 250th birthday, the touted tenor told The Post. Macchio, known as “America’s Tenor,” was set to perform on the National Mall on July … Read more
Their ancestors lit the fuse — while today’s generation carries the torch. The Souza family, who have owned and operated one of the nation’s top firework display companies, Pyro Spectaculars, since 1979, is booked and busy for America’s 250th birthday. The prominent five-generation fireworks family from Southern California traces its roots to patriarch Manuel de … Read more
They’re partying like it’s 1776. While most will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday this weekend with sizzling BBQs and firework displays — Jack, 74, and Celeste Sherry, 71, will be donning 18th-century attire, role-playing as Benjamin and Deborah Read Franklin. The West Nyack couple has spent the majority of their 48-year marriage participating in Revolutionary … Read more
We’re all for a good couch session watching the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks, but America’s 250th birthday merits something a bit more special than PJs and popcorn, no? Here, the best events in and near NYC to celebrate Independence Day. Raise the roof in Union Square. W New York – Union Square Cheers to … Read more
Dunkin’ is celebrating America’s 250th birthday by offering a limited-edition Dunkin’ eagle cup, designed with a clear base topped with a sculpted eagle lid. “Whether you’re sipping a vibrant Refresher or a classic iced coffee, this collectible turns every drink into a celebration,” Dunkin’ said in a news release. The cup quickly gained traction online. Even before it appeared … Read more
Two hundred and fifty years ago, 13 colonies fought to become the founding states of a new nation. Each of them is intrinsic to the story of the USA; no wonder, many families will choose to travel through America’s OG baker’s dozen during the year’s 250th anniversary. But not all of their attractions are so … Read more
Europe is boiling and so is the price of an international flight. No wonder many Americans are choosing to keep their summer holiday plans planted on US soil. Their timing couldn’t be better; in fact, it’s historic good luck. Every state is celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary this summer in its own way — from historic … Read more
This summer, Americans from sea to shining sea (and everywhere in between) are embracing our nation’s history. And if you’re searching for a stay in the heart of America the Beautiful, look no further than a truly old-school inn. From major political milestones to pop culture moments, hotels have seen it all, and the National … Read more
Baby’s first piece of Americana? Millions of newborns arriving during America’s 250th birthday celebration will receive a limited-edition Social Security card featuring a patriotic new design — making one of their very first official government documents a collector’s item. Call it baby’s first red, white and blue keepsake. The commemorative cards, emblazoned with the official … Read more
Boston wears its history like a badge of honor, and in this 250th anniversary year, the patriotism feels louder than ever. This summer visitors will flock to the usual suspects: Fenway Park, the USS Constitution and Faneuil Hall. But beyond the well-known favorites, the city is filled with Revolutionary-era landmarks that even lifelong Bostonians routinely … Read more
The flag is waving far and wide this summer. Amid celebrations and ceremonies marking America’s 250th anniversary, the Stars and Stripes take center stage thanks to a wave of flag-centric events, exhibitions and ceremonies across the country. Since 1776, the flag has had more than two dozen makeovers — 27, to be exact — making … Read more
Go big or go home for America 250. As the nation marks its 250th birthday this upcoming weekend, hotels, restaurants and nightlife hotspots are pulling out all the stops to remind us why we’re proud to be born in the USA. This 4th of July gives us even more ways to celebrate with high-end experiences … Read more
Before the first successful vaccine was developed in 1796, Americans had little protection against deadly infectious diseases like smallpox, measles and diphtheria. Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths. “There is a reason that vaccines are widely considered to be the greatest … Read more
America’s 250th birthday is right around the corner — a celebration the country has excitedly been preparing for all year. The last time the U.S. was this excited for a 4th of July celebration was half a century ago, when America celebrated its 200th anniversary of independence. The 1976 Bicentennial is remembered with nostalgia for … Read more
In January 1937, Pauline Trigère and her husband, Lazar Radley, along with their two sons and Trigère’s mother and brother Robert, arrived in New York City. The family was Jewish, and they had left France because of the growing Nazi threat. New York, however, was just a stopover: Their destination was Chile, where Lazar and … Read more
This Fourth of July, patriots can raise their glasses to the nation’s 250th birthday with a pub crawl retracing the actual steps of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Samuel Adams, John Hancock and John Jay and other Founding Fathers. Emmy Award-winning TV travel host Darley Newman visited sites in the original 13 colonies with a … Read more
Happy birthday America, sorry your merch sucks. As the Red, White and Blue gears up to celebrate the country’s 250th bithday, shoppers have yet to spot enough patriotic products. A quick Google search and you’ll see that companies like McDonald’s, Old Navy and more have partnered with the World Cup to drop special merch. But … Read more
Your spare change could soon hold a piece of rare history. The US Mint announced it will randomly roll out 250,000 limited-edition 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters. Each will feature a special “July 4th” privy mark to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The coins will be mixed into circulation and distributed through banks and financial institutions … Read more
There’s going to be a whole lot of sweaty physicality going down for the upcoming US semiquincentennial — a UFC fight at the White House, for one (on June 14, POTUS’s 80th birthday), but also weddings! Gobs and gobs of weddings. If you prefer a circular shiny ring to the bloody octagonal kind, read on … Read more