America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Official 'America 250' cigar hand-rolled in historic J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
Tampa Bay in 1776: A wild frontier few of us would recognize today
America 250: Celebrating the impact of Henry Ford's moving assembly line
Local flag maker selling America 250 flags ahead of milestone anniversary
Tampa's role in the Industrial Revolution: Cigars, cattle, and a port that changed everything
Filmmakers race to make sure images aren’t only evidence Florida panther existed
Mosley Homestead offers rare glimpse into East Hillsborough County's past as the U.S. marks 250
New Americans in Tampa Bay reflect on citizenship as nation marks 250 years
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Bear wildlife
Land clearing drone
Events in Your Area
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June 16-Dec. 6
WHAT: An exhibit highlighting the Tampa Bay area's role in American history
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
COST: Included in museum ticket -
June 20
WHAT: Professional storyteller Windell Campbell brings stories from America’s past to life through performances.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Harbor Library
COST: Free, registration required -
June 20
WHAT: An America 250-themed festival featuring bounce houses, live music, a scavenger hunt, kids market, activities and more.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District, 38500 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
COST: Free -
June 22
WHAT: The Tampa Bay History Museum presents a fascinating talk on how Florida's first people lived and what life was like back then.
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor
COST: Free -
June 30
WHAT: Step into a colonial tavern during the height of the American Revolutionary War and solve a mystery.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: 101 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor
COST: Registration required, for ages 13 to 17
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Mosley Homestead offers rare glimpse into Hillsborough County's past
The Mosley Homestead is nestled along Brandon Boulevard, offering folks a glimpse of how Brandon began.
Filmmakers race to make sure images aren’t only evidence Florida panther existed
Wildlife filmmakers and a biologist are using trail cameras to document and protect the critically endangered Florida panther.
New Americans in Tampa Bay reflect on what citizenship means
Tampa Bay 28 Annette Gutierrez spoke with new and longtime American citizens about what citizenship means to them and why they believe participating in democracy matters now more than ever.
Trump suggests UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Could a UFC arena become a permanent fixture on the White House lawn? President Trump thinks so. What do you think — should it stay or go?
America 250 events in the Tampa Bay area in June
America 250 is a celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are events happening around the Tampa Bay area in June.
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out
President Donald Trump is now slated to headline a Freedom 250 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts dropped out over concerns about the event's political ties.
