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The Commission
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
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
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