America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Idaho's "Pappy" Boyington: Black Sheep Squadron WWII legend
Colorado railroad connects generations through a shared passion for trains
America 250: Philo Farnsworth
Alaskan huskies bred to be sled dogs
America 250: Liberty Grove
Gov. Little grants free entry to state parks on July 4
America 250: The Teton Dam Failure
America 250: Owyhee County Museum
Inside Marine boot camp: What recruits face in San Diego
America 250: Harmon Killebrew
Junior League of Boise celebrates Idaho women with annual history walk
New 250th anniversary exhibit will spotlight the Declaration of Independence
Events in Your Area
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June 25, 2026
Participate in a trivia night at Common Ground Coffee & Market at 6 p.m. The event is presented in partnership with the Idaho State Museum and Idaho Public Television. Test your knowledge of American history and Idaho's story at this community gathering. -
June 26, 2026
Eagle Fun Days kicks off at 5 p.m. with a party themed around America 250. Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue and bring a towel. The event continues on June 27 with additional Fun Days activities. -
June 27, 2026
A free, family-oriented community celebration of America's 250th birthday at the Twin Falls Visitor Center. The event will feature music, games, education booths, a stage, food trucks, and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Visitor Center parking lot will be closed for the event, with alternate parking coordinated with neighboring businesses. -
July 1, 2026
Enjoy a large family festival featuring live Christian music, family activities and vendors, commemorative America250 programming, and a fireworks finale at dusk. The event theme is "60 Years of Faith & Family • 250 Years of Freedom." The event takes place at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and programming begins at 6:30 p.m. -
July 4, 2026
A full morning of patriotic events in downtown Boise, including a community pancake breakfast hosted by the Veteran Entrepreneurial Alliance, the Zamzows Patriotic Pet Parade, and the America250 Fourth of July Parade. The parade honors the nation's founding as part of the 250th anniversary celebration. The parade occurs at Cecil D. Andrus Park from 9 - 11:30 a.m. -
July 4, 2026
The City of Boise's annual Fourth of July celebration at Ann Morrison Park, featuring food vendors, live music, a free patriotic performance from the Boise Philharmonic, a drone show, and fireworks at dusk synchronized to music broadcast on local radio stations. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 10:15 p.m., and the event is free to attend. -
July 4, 2026
A free community festival at Storey Park featuring food trucks, entertainment, and a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary. Fireworks to begin at approximately 10:20 p.m. -
July 4, 2026
A community festival at Memorial Park and Brothers Park featuring live entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk as part of the America250 Independence Day celebrations.
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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New 250th anniversary exhibit will spotlight the Declaration of Independence
Historic Declaration of Independence-related documents that have long been buried in the National Archives will soon be available for all to see, reminding us of our roots as a nation 250 years on.
America 250: The Idaho Potato Museum, where spuds are works of art
Located inside the old railroad station, museum visitors can learn where the potato came from, where it's headed, and even sample different varieties.
Idaho releases new America 250 license plate ahead of U.S. 250th anniversary
Celebrate 250 years of the United States with Idaho’s new America 250 license plate. Available statewide, it can be personalized and supports Idaho Heritage Trust programs.
America 250: Idaho finger steaks origin story gets new twist with recipe claim
The popular deep-fried steak bites are similar to country-fried steak, and now there's a new recipe whose owner claims it's the original.