America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
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Events in Your Area
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Nov. 11
WHAT: A Veterans Day parade on Main Street in Sarasota.
WHERE: Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
COST: Free to attend -
July 3 - Nov. 29
WHAT: Special map exhibit highlighting America’s history and Florida’s role in the nationwide America250 celebration.
WHERE: 801 Water St., Tampa
COST: Included with museum admission -
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
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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How one city became the heart of U.S. Coast Guard culture over 150 years
Grand Haven has celebrated the Coast Guard for 150 years — and the bond between this Michigan city and its service members is stronger than ever. 🇺🇸⚓
America 250: How the UAW and other labor unions helped shape the nation
The weekend. The 40-hour work week. Better wages. Much of what American workers take for granted today traces back to the labor movement — and Detroit was at the center of it all. 🇺🇸
America 250 events in the Tampa Bay area in July
America 250 is a celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are events happening around the Tampa Bay area in July.
Official 'America 250' cigar hand-rolled in historic J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
Official "America 250" cigar hand-rolled in Ybor City's historic J.C. Newman Cigar Co. The last major cigar factory in the country uses U.S.-grown tobacco for "the American."
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
The Pontiac Transportation Museum is celebrating 100 years of the Pontiac brand. Here's a look inside the history that helped move America.
Henry Ford's assembly line changed the world, and it's still thriving today
Henry Ford's assembly line didn't just change how cars were built — it changed the world. From the Model T to an F-150 every 53 seconds, the innovation lives on.
