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
Keep holding on to those $2 bills — soon there may be none left to collect. As America approaches its 250th anniversary next month, the US Mint is celebrating the milestone with special coin releases, but the semiquincentennial also marks a pause in $2 bill printing. The Federal Reserve’s print order for $2 bills this … Read more
Vanilla Ice is ready to rock the stage at the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts as other acts drop out. In a video shared to his Instagram, the 58-year-old rapper shared that he is excited and “honored” to be performing at the event, promising to “bring back the 90s.” “It’s all about enjoying the great times of … Read more
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Superpretzel is turning its iconic stadium snack food into a star-shaped offering for the summer festivities — joining a number of other brands that are releasing special-edition products this year. The pretzels are crafted in the shape of “America’s most iconic symbol” and are “patriotic from the freezer to the fork,” Superpretzel … Read more
Boston wears its history proudly all year round, but this summer it will be sailing into new territory. For six days this July, timed to coincide with the America 250 semiquincentennial celebrations, Sail Boston — known to locals as “the Tall Ships”— will transform Boston Harbor into a floating spectacle of towering masts, billowing sails … Read more
What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than by owning a piece of Lady Liberty? Americans can now own a piece of history, thanks to Alchemist Mint, a precious metals operation based in Rhode Island. The mint announced last week that it will be making a limited-edition coin, named Lady Liberty Enlightening the World, … Read more
Few fashion motifs are as recognizable as Ralph Lauren’s American flag sweater. The designer, who has spent his illustrious, nearly 60-year career transforming Americana into a global lifestyle brand, is now the first individual to curate an official stamp collection in collaboration with the United States Postal Service as part of the country’s 250th anniversary … Read more
As the country prepares for America’s 250th birthday celebrations this summer, several major food companies are getting in on the party by releasing limited-edition, patriotic-themed products. Cheerios, Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew and Oreo are among the iconic, all-American brands teasing special items to commemorate the country’s semiquincentennial anniversary, Allrecipes.com reported. Cheerios will release a birthday cake-flavored cereal, set … Read more