America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Events in Your Area
-
May 2
Landscape the future home of Army CPL Roberto Cruz Arocho & Army CPL Eddie Ward at a Homes for our Troops volunteer event.
-WHEN: May 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
-WHERE: Shuttle-Heritage Bible Church, 12940 Curley St., San Antonio
(Needs RSVP to attend) -
May 4
-WHAT: Learn more about the Manatee Village Historic Park--its founding, the early history of Manatee County.
-WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
-WHERE: Manatee County Library Island Branch, 5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach
-COST: Free and open to all ages. Needs registration -
May 6
-WHAT: Join the Florida Maritime Museum to explore Florida’s connection to the American Revolution.
-WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
-WHERE: Manatee County Library Island Branch, 5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach
-COST: Free. Audience 18 and over -
May 12
-WHAT: A lecture series exploring the life and legacy of John Adams.
-WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
-WHERE: Manatee County Library Rocky Bluff Branch, 6750 US-301, Ellenton
-COST: Free. Audience 18 and over -
May 15
-WHAT: Learn about some of the key women leaders that bravely served our country from the President of the Women Veterans of the Suncoast.
-WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
-WHERE: Manatee County Library Lakewood Ranch Branch, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton
-COST: Free. Audience 18 and over -
May 16
-WHAT: Join us for this America250 celebration honoring our rich farmland and agricultural heritage. Browse 30+ local vendors, explore interactive displays, and enjoy engaging talks from UF IFAS Extension Pasco County.
-WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
-WHERE: Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Dr., Odessa
-COST: Free -
May 22
Go see the Florida Orchestra celebrate American composers and themes
-WHERE: The Straz Center for Performing Arts, Tampa
-WHEN: 8 p.m.
-COST: Tickets start at $20 -
May 23
-WHAT: An evening that celebrates 250 years of American service through food, wine, and shared tradition
-WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
-WHERE: Epicurean Theatre, 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa
-COST: $250 per ticket -
May 25
Volunteers on Memorial Day weekend to lay hand-crafted commemorative tokens at interment locations of fallen heroes
WHEN: May 25 at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Pay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.
(Needs RSVP to attend) -
May 30
-WHAT: Kid Rock with Big and Rich
-WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
-WHERE: Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds, Tampa
-COST: From $100 per ticket
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
-
America 250 events in the Tampa Bay area in May
America 250 is a celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are events happening around the Tampa Bay area in May.
Hope Villages of America receives large donation in celebration of America 250
In Celebration of America 250 JustServe.org is making 250 deliveries to 250 food banks across every state in America.
