America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Washington readies for Freedom 250 Indycar Grand Prix this weekend
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MacDill Air Force Base shaped Tampa Bay and remains at the center of America's global military mission
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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Tampa Bay in 1776: A wild frontier few of us would recognize today
The region was a remote frontier of mangrove islands, sprawling estuaries, and scattered settlements along one of the world's great natural harbors.
Local flag maker selling America 250 flags ahead of milestone anniversary
A local flag maker is selling special America 250 flags ahead of the milestone anniversary, helping people across Tampa Bay celebrate our country.
Tampa's role in the Industrial Revolution: Cigars, cattle, and a port
While the Industrial Revolution conjured images of smoke-belching factories and roaring machinery across the Northeast and Midwest, Tampa was quietly forging its own economic identity.
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.
