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The Commission
May 12, 2026
Connecticut unveils its America 250 plans
Spirit of America: Connecticut events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Governor Lamont Announces CT250: Connecticut’s Statewide Celebration of American Independence
Connecticut plans statewide America 250 celebrations through end of year
Connecticut kicks off America 250 celebrations with statewide events
CT announces a series of events to celebrate America 250
Connecticut’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday to involve all 169 municipalities
CT launches statewide tourism campaign for nation’s 250th birthday
CT kicks off months of 250th anniversary celebrations with fife, drums and a history quiz
Lamont announces events to mark nation’s 250th anniversary
January 4, 2026
CT rings in 2026 with a months-long list of events to honor the United States Semiquincentennial
December 31, 2025
Connecticut’s new history curriculum ties in with America’s 250th anniversary [The Day]
December 30, 2025
Melissa in the Morning: 250th Anniversary
Connecticut’s new history curriculum ties in with America’s 250th anniversary [CT Insider]
December 28, 2025
CT organizers warn of ‘missing a huge opportunity’ with little funding to celebrate nation’s 250th
December 18, 2025
Connecticut’s Restoration of State Capitol Building Will Wait Until After Next Fourth of July
July 11, 2025
I-Team Stream: Connecticut prepares for America 250 with limited investment
July 3, 2025
With a year to go, Connecticut may see a “grassroots” celebration of America’s 250th with low funds
June 26, 2025
Connecticut prepares for America250 with limited state investment
Towns and cities get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Give 250 Connecticut
Press Release June 18, 2025
Two Lights for Tomorrow: April 2025
Cromwell Historical Society marks 250th anniversary of American Revolution
Willimantic recreates the War for Independence beginning
Honoring The Past While Looking Toward The Future: Two Lights For Tomorrow
Vernon Residents Encouraged To Ride With Paul Revere
New Canaan honors Paul Revere’s midnight ride with ‘Two Lights’ displays and other community news
Bethlehem Hosts Inaugural Event to Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday
Old Lyme Residents Invited to Join ‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’
April 1, 2025
Commemorating America 250 with inclusive stories – WNPR’s Where We Live with Catherine Shen
February 13, 2025
Connecticut Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday in 2026 – WILI interview with Wayne Norman
October 23, 2024
America 250 | CT Commission Launches Affiliate Program
July 4, 2024
CT historian looks back at 1976 bicentennial as the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years
July 12, 2023
Connecticut planning more than a parade on America’s 250th
July 11, 2023
America’s 250th birthday is an economic and educational opportunity, CT commission says
July 10, 2023
Arts and culture check-in in Connecticut, plus a preview of ‘America 250’
The 250th in Connecticut
May 12, 2026
A giant red, white and blue dog is popping up around Greenwich to help celebrate America 250
May 11, 2026
From graves in a church basement to chopsticks: How CT preserves its colonial headstones
Fireworks, Parade, More On Tap To Celebrate America 250 In Milford
Danbury Event Will Celebrate Local History and America’s 250 Years
Exhibit at SCSU examines 50 years of changes as part of America 250 celebration
May 8, 2026
Abilis Gardens & Gifts Celebrates America’s 250th with Patriotic, Handmade Items
Torrington turns John Brown Day into week-long celebration for abolitionist in honor of America 250
May 7, 2026
New Cemetery Guide Highlights West Hartford’s Historic Figures
Volunteers beautify Wolfe Park’s Rotary Pavilion, Playscape
The story behind Connecticut’s northern border notch
May 6, 2026
Meet ‘America’s Tall Ship,’ which calls the Coast Guard Academy in New London home
Nathan Hale’s legacy preserved at historic Connecticut homestead
1,000+ Gather for India Cultural Center’s HoliFest in Greenwich
Naugatuck Railroad unveils America 250 locomotive
May 5, 2026
Norwich honors Lafayette’s 1824 visit with new plaque
America 250: Nathan Hale
River Museum Opens Exhibit on First Wartime Submarine
First British Invasion: Avon Program To Examine Revolutionary Incursions Into CT
May 4, 2026
CT house museum where George Washington stayed offers look at colonial life
May 1, 2026
Hat of the last CT soldier killed in the Revolution among the artifacts to see for America 250
Putting veterans into the picture
Hat of the last CT soldier killed in the Revolution among the artifacts to see for America 250
April 30, 2026
WFSB, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday
April 29, 2026
Norwich mural unveils enslaved man’s historic journey
April 28, 2026
WTF to host colonial tavern cooking class
Griswold Inn celebrates 250 years as one of America’s oldest continuously operated inns
Greenwich Choral Society To Celebrate 100th Season With Special Concert
April 27, 2026
How CT reenactors are fighting to keep history, patriotism alive during America 250
‘Revolutionary Connecticut’ program part of America’s 250th
North Stonington to celebrate America 250 with flag display, music, and colonial fair
Greenwich Handbell Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary To Benefit Seaside Gardens
America soon to mark 250th birthday. Download a copy of Declaration of Independence printed in CT
April 26, 2026
New twist on CT’s hiking challenge combines trivia and missions for America 250
April 23, 2026
Berlin Library’s ‘Freedom Contest’ Seeks Poetry Entries For America 250
April 22, 2026
As America celebrates 250 years, Lyman Orchards marks 285
These Connecticut farms are older than the United States and still adapting to survive
Spirit of America: Yale’s Beinecke Library preserves early American history
Free, open to all ‘Ancestor’s Road Show’ set for Terryville Public Library
Fairfield To Commemorate Arbor Day & America 250 With Tree Planting, Time Capsule Burial
April 21, 2026
West Hartford To Host ‘America 250’ Concert This Weekend
Ridgefield Remembrance Parade And Ball To Honor Battle Of Ridgefield For America 250
April 20, 2026
Beaver tails, eels and stew: What people ate in CT during Revolution
West Hartford’s America 250 Group To Host Forum On King Philip’s War This Week
Discussion on the ‘plantscape’ of CT during Revolutionary War coming to Bristol
April 19, 2026
Greenwich launches $25K fundraiser to boost July 2 fireworks show for America 250
April 18, 2026
Stratford celebrates America 250 with Red, White and Boothe event
April 17, 2026
Norwich plans events for America’s 250th anniversary
Nathan Hale Homestead calls descendants of Hale family home for celebration of America 250
CT museum seeking family of Nathan Hale, ‘America’s first spy’ for America 250
American Repertory Ballet Will Present AMERICANA, Featuring Balanchine Works and World Premieres
April 16, 2026
Get your steps in! DEEP Announces ‘America’s 250th’ 2026 hiking, walking challenge
DEEP’s 2026 Hiking and Walking Challenge celebrates America’s 250th
DEEP’s 2026 Hiking and Walking Challenge celebrates America’s 250th
DEEP Announces 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge: “America’s 250th”
At Booth Library April 21: Newtown’s Poet Laureate To Share Original Poetry Capturing The American Spirit During The Revolutionary War
Berlin Historical Society to launch America 250 program with Saturday event
Connecticut fed Washington’s army — and helped win the American Revolution
April 15, 2026
Spy for Gen. Washington in America 250-themed escape room
April 14, 2026
Wadsworth Atheneum showcases Connecticut’s role in nation’s founding ahead of America 250
April 13, 2026
CT students to sing national anthem at Yankee Stadium – MSN
Norwalk students to sing national anthem at Yankee Stadium – Milford Mirror
Simsbury 250 Committee To Host Gala Fundraiser April 26
April 11, 2026
CT Culture Corner: Wadsworth celebrates 250th with new exhibit
Connecticut Art Trail’s new passport marks America’s 250th anniversary with museum perks
April 10, 2026
Berlin Historical Society Launches America 250 Programs With April Events, New Exhibit
Nyberg: Southern Connecticut State comparing American milestones
Cherry blossom tree plants at Greenwich Japanese School in honor of anniversary
Monroe Community News: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Community Cleanup Day …
April 8, 2026
Nyberg: Celebrating America’s 250th birthday in North Stonington
America 250: History lands at New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks
Greenwich To Mark 250th Anniversary Of George Washington’s Visit To Town
Spirit of America: Battle of Groton Heights had one of highest casualty rates of Revolutionary War battles
Ellington Seeks Volunteers For America 250 Event
April 7, 2026
America’s 250th birthday: Northeast plans big celebrations
Stonington Group, Westerly Partners Plan America 250 Concert
April 6, 2026
Avon/Farmington To Have Massive ‘America 250’ Celebration
April 4, 2026
CT Culture Corner: A look at what might be the greatest sentence ever written
April 2, 2026
Celebrating America’s 250th, Cappella Cantorum Spring Concert is Tribute to American Composers
April 1, 2026
‘It’s Americana’: East Windsor’s Fire Engine and Motorcoach Museum offers a ride back in time
Spirit of America: Connecticut’s 6th Regiment keeping history alive – YouTube or WTNH
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong Speaks in Bethlehem
March 30, 2026
Call for Artists: Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 the at Florence Griswold Museum
Old Lyme announces plans for America’s 250th | The Day
March 29, 2026
Exhibit honors taverns for America’s semiquincentennial
Old Lyme Sets Stage for Nation’s 250th With July 4 Festivities, Yearlong Programming
Spring means the start of warmer weather and outdoor festivals in CT. Here are 10 must-see events
March 27, 2026
Middletown’s America 250th Kick off Flag Raising
New DAR chapter honors Connecticut woman who stood up to Benedict Arnold
March 26, 2026
NBC kicks off ‘Our 250′ to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
March 25, 2026
CT tours will give rare access to historic home interiors. It’s a series of 3 one-day only events
Lake Compounce’s new season has firework shows and upgraded rides
What’s Still Ahead In Enfield’s America 250 Celebration
Spirit of America: Derby native rose through ranks to fight side by side with George Washington
Immigrants Day Celebration Planned For July 3
CT LIVE: Hartford to Celebrate America 250 with Long Weekend Festival
March 23, 2026
Suffield To Dedicate Liberty Tree During America 250 Event
The Whitney Center at 45, an Algerian murder mystery, and two film series
March 20, 2026
Historical Society hosting program on Liberty Bell
Avon Art Contest Invites Residents To Explore Local History
FloGris ‘Patchwork’ Exhibition Invites Artists to Reflect on America at 250
March 19, 2026
A new ‘declaration of interdependence’ makes its way to the ‘Constitution State’
March 17, 2026
We the People: Connecticut’s Role in Building America’s Aviation Power
March 16, 2026
An Evening in 1776 – A Colonial Celebration of Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary
March 13, 2026
Top Of The Mountain
Why civics education matters for CT students
March 12, 2026
America 250-themed Homeschool Program at Windsor Historical Society
Museum of Darien Announces Exciting Lineup of Events and Exhibitions to Commemorate America250
March 11, 2026
CT chain celebrates America’s 250th with historic ship, art trail
Spirit of America: Connecticut museum showcasing drum, flag from the Revolutionary War (WTNH)
Spirit of America: Connecticut museum showcasing drum, flag from the Revolutionary War (YouTube)
March 10, 2026
How taverns shaped the Revolution: WKBN Ohio; ABC4 Utah
March 9, 2026
Avon ‘America 250’ Talk This Week To Focus On Famous Revolutionary War Mission
Women 250: Celebrating 250 Years of Amazing American Women (An America 250 Program) VIRTUAL
Webb Deane Stevens Museum: PERFORMANCE | American Contemporary Dances with The Hartford Dance Collective
Ephemera Fair will bring 10,000-plus items to Greenwich this month
March 6, 2026
Norwalk City Hall invites residents to be part of history for America’s 250th birthday
Stonington’s America 250 Committee Seeks Baseball Players For Historic Game
March 5, 2026
We the People: Noah Webster
Musical ‘1776’ brings campus and community together on stage
Middlesex County Chamber: Local America 250 Is Theme Of CVEF’s Talk Of The Towns On March 14
Spirit of America: How taverns shaped the Revolution in Connecticut
March 4, 2026
West Hartford To Host Panel Talk On Indigenous Resilience
March 2, 2026
“Glitz, Games, and Glamour: Celebrate the Roaring ’20s & America’s 250th, Suffield Style!”
February 27, 2026
Connecticut Orchestras Mark America’s 250th Anniversary
Spirit of America: Highlighting Revolutionary War history on Connecticut’s shoreline
America at 250: Connecticut’s Colonial Craft and Industry
Histoury to host “Colonials of Old Lyme” tour featuring access to historic home interiors
February 26, 2026
CT symphony orchestras celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with patriotic performances
Norwich approves new Liberty Pole, trees to mark America 250
Connecticut Attorney General Tong to Speak in Bethlehem
February 25, 2026
New Canaan To Hold Town-Wide Events For America250 Celebration
February 24, 2026
Stanley-Whitman House in Farmington offers a living look at Connecticut’s colonial past
February 21, 2026
For America’s 250th, CT museum is highlighting fashion of John and Abigail Adams
February 20, 2026
Connecticut Art Trail’s new passport marks America’s 250th anniversary with museum perks
Free exhibit in Norwich on global impact of Declaration of Independence
Spirit of America: Yale professor stresses modern importance of Revolutionary War history
Mansfield Library to Host Revolutionary War Hero Portrayal
February 19, 2026
Celebrate Avon’s Culinary Scene At 2nd ‘Restaurant Week’
Pequot Library offering lecture on “The Artists of the American Revolution”
February 18, 2026
Celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial Locally: Brainstorming Underway By Newtown 250 Committee
February 17, 2026
Celebrating President’s Day with exhibit ‘Exploring America at 250’ at the Benton Museum
Sponsor The Main Stage Or Drone Show? Somers America250 Fundraising Underway
Volunteers sought for ‘America 250 Plainville, CT Committee’
February 16, 2026
Volunteers sought for ‘America 250 Plainville, CT Committee’
Historic Griswold Inn brings George and Martha Washington back to life for Presidents’ Day weekend
West Hartford celebrates Noah Webster’s legacy ahead of America’s 250th birthday
February 15, 2026
West Hartford celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Flags of America Showcase
February 14, 2026
Griswold Inn celebrates President’s Day weekend
February 12, 2026
Road Trip Close To Home: Fairfield launches yearlong programs for America’s 250th anniversary
February 11, 2026
Spirit of America: Connecticut history museum preparing exhibit ahead of America’s 250th birthday
West Hartford To Have Fun With Flags At America 250 Event This Weekend
Museum of Connecticut History preparing for America’s 250th birthday with new exhibit
February 10, 2026
Local artifacts, art to be showcased in Coventry art installation
Greenwich Historical Society Opens Annual ‘My Story, Our Future’ Student-Curated Exhibit
February 9, 2026
Student art exhibit at Slater Museum focuses on America’s 250th
‘Remember the Ladies’
West Hartford to Host Flags of America Showcase
February 8, 2026
Connecticut veterans mark state’s big role in Revolutionary War with a trail for 250th
Connecticut veterans mark state’s big role in Revolutionary War with a trail for 250th (MSN)
February 6, 2026
Naugatuck Repaints Amtrak SPV-200 For America’s 250th
February 4, 2026
Avon Seeks Public Help To ID Local Revolutionary War Veterans
February 1, 2026
Get Writing: West Hartford Youth Essay Contest Focuses On Local History
January 30, 2026
Colonial Homes of Westport and Weston: A Tour of Connecticut Historic Interiors
January 28, 2026
NEH grant helps Connecticut digitize more historic newspapers
Kent’s ‘America 250’ committee prepares to change name
Celebrate America’s 250th In Simsbury As Calender of Events Unveiled
January 27, 2026
Presentation at history museum to highlight contributions of CT’s Black residents
January 26, 2026
Newtown Preparing For The Nation’s Semiquincentennial
January 24, 2026
Fairfield University Opens Show for a Turbulent 250th on the American Flag
January 22, 2026
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum celebrating America 250 with inaugural Young Artists’ Competition
January 21, 2026
New Haven announces yearlong events to commemorate nation’s 250th anniversary
New Haven announces more than 60 planned events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
New Haven to host more than 60 events for nation’s 250th birthday
Milford working to highlight its involvement in the American Revolution, as country celebrates 250th anniversary
Let The Semiquincentennial Celebrations Begin!
January 20, 2026
America250 Events in the Northeast
Berlin To Revive Massive Civic Celebration This Year
January 19, 2026
The way we were — and are: New York and Connecticut get a jump on the U.S.’ 250th birthday, which holds up a not-so-distant mirror to our own time
New Haven Veteran Among 14 To Be Inducted Into CT Veterans Hall of Fame: Gov. Lamont
January 16, 2026
A guide to 2026 America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Connecticut
January 15, 2026
Bristol to kick off 250th anniversary of signing of ‘Declaration of Independence’ this evening, Thursday, Jan 15, at Carousel Museum
Presentation to highlight contributions of state’s Black residents
Chester Historical Society to Pay Tribute to Town History in 2026
January 14, 2026
CONTENT CREATION: Hub launched for creators, businesses
January 13, 2026
CT museum celebrates nation’s 250th anniversary with art contest
Connecticut’s first ski resort celebrates nearly 80 seasons on the slopes
January 10, 2026
The legacy of Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ on its 250th anniversary
CT Culture Corner: Exhibitions in CT celebrate the America’s 250th and Taino culture
January 9, 2026
Norwich’s America 250 celebration starts with quilt, lights out event
Lorraine Connelly (opinion): Ready with Wallingford for America’s 250th celebration
Opinion: Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ at 250. ‘Propaganda in the most positive sense’
January 8, 2026
Ivoryton Playhouse Sets Their 2026 Productions
January 6, 2026
Celebrating 250: Bristol beginning America250 events
Preparations Underway For Madison’s 200th Anniversary
January 5, 2026
New Haven Doubles Down on DEI
January 4, 2026
How Milford helped 225 prisoners when a British ship arrived in CT in January 1777
January 2, 2026
Hayes Sculpture Fields joins 250 Commission as an affiliate
January 1, 2026
Middletown announces dates for fireworks, Middlesex County parade to mark America’s 250th
Happy (Early) Birthday America!
December 30, 2025
Nancy Meinke Invites Clinton To Celebrate America 250
December 29, 2025
Connecticut Welcomes 2026 with First Day Hikes on January 1
Milford Announces Kickoff Event For America’s 250th Anniversary: Here’s What To Know
December 24, 2025
Coming Soon In Glastonbury: Joint Celebration Of MLK’S Birthday And America’s 250th
Branford’s First Night 2026 Celebration: Music, Ice Carving, Bonfire and S’mores. Need We Say S’more?
December 23, 2025
Historic home showcases Connecticut’s role in America’s founding as state prepares for nation’s 250th birthday
December 22, 2025
This CT inn opened the year the nation was born. Why that’s 250 years of history still being made.
December 19, 2025
Hartford Symphony to play 4th of July concert in Bushnell Park for 250th anniversary of USA
December 16, 2025
Connecticut’s toy legacy: From Silly Putty to Cabbage Patch Kids
December 14, 2025
$50M rehab of CT’s state Capitol will be delayed until after nation’s 250th celebrations
December 11, 2025
Inside the CT factory behind some of the world’s most famous bells
December 10, 2025
Opinion: Chanukah’s timeless message illuminates America’s 250th year – CT Insider
December 9, 2025
America250 Semiquincentennial Celebrations & The Middletown/Portland America 250 Committee
Middletown, Portland, Teaming Up To Celebrate Nation’s Semiquincentennial
December 5, 2025
Avon To Host America 250 Planning Forum Next Week
December 2, 2025
New Haven’s sweet history: How Connecticut invented the lollipop
November 28, 2025
Learn About Role Of Woman During American Revolution At Avon Library Event
Thomaston button fanatic’s 20,000-piece collection is full of history
CCSU to host Latino Identity and Self Expression conference
November 26, 2025
Griswold Inn “Share Your Stories” Campaign
November 25, 2025
Researcher restores forgotten Black military family to Connecticut history
November 21, 2025
Norwich Free Academy celebrates Polaroid camera inventor Edwin Land
November 20, 2025
Meet Connecticut’s newest kid governor who wants to ‘stand up for students with disabilities’
November 14, 2025
Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England
November 10, 2025
From WWII to Operation Enduring Freedom, these Connecticut veterans served their country
October 31, 2025
Griswold Inn in Essex draws visitors with nearly 250-year historic charm and ghost stories
October 29, 2025
Plymouth hosting ‘Salute to Veterans’ concert
Connecticut contributes to America’s Tapestry
October 24, 2025
Canton Library Hosting Historical Concert For America 250
October 19, 2025
Monroe commemorates 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
October 16, 2025
Town Of Glastonbury: Celebration Efforts Commence For America’s 250th Anniversary
October 14, 2025
Mark Twain House offers ghost tours exploring spiritualism in Gilded Age
August 12, 2025
Middletown’s plans for America 250 could include 15-town parade, lighting up Arrigoni Bridge
August 13, 2025
Berlin seeks original logo design for America 250 celebration
July 25, 2024
Norwich wants to play big part in state’s celebration of nation’s 250th birthday