America 250 is a celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are events happening around the Tampa Bay area in May.
Home for our Troops Volunteer Day
WHAT: Join us! Grab your friends and roll up your sleeves as we landscape the future home of Army CPL Roberto Cruz Arocho & Army CPL Eddie Ward. All volunteers will receive an HFOT T-shirt and lunch.
WHEN: May 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Shuttle-Heritage Bible Church, 12940 Curley St., San Antonio
Needs RSVP to attend
Manatee Village Historical Park
WHAT: Learn more about the Manatee Village Historic Park--its founding, the early history of Manatee County.
WHEN: May 4, 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
Florida in the American Revolution - AMERICA 250
WHAT: Join the Florida Maritime Museum to explore Florida’s connection to the American Revolution.
WHEN: May 6, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Manatee County Library Island Branch, 5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach
COST: Free. Audience 18 and over. Register here
America 250-Presidential Series: John Adams
WHAT: A lecture series exploring the life and legacy of John Adams.
WHEN: May 12, 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. Register here
America 250-Celebrating Military Women
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: May 15, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Manatee County Library Lakewood Ranch Branch, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton
COST: Free. Audience 18 and over. Register here
Great American Farmers Market
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: May 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center, 12118 Lake Blanche Dr., Odessa
COST: Free
America 250: Rhapsody in Blue
WHAT: Go see the Florida Orchestra celebrate American composers and themes.
WHEN: May 22 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Straz Center for Performing Arts
COST: Tickets start at $20
Liberty and Legacy: An All-American Dinner Series
WHAT: An evening that celebrates 250 years of American service through food, wine, and shared tradition
WHEN: May 23 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Epicurean Theatre, 1207 S. Howard Ave.
COST: $250 per ticket
America 250: Rhapsody in Blue
WHAT: Go see the Florida Orchestra celebrate American composers and themes.
WHEN: May 23 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Mahaffey Theater
COST: Tickets start at $40
The Honor Project
WHAT: 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.
Register for the event here
America 250-Kid Rock Freedom Tour 250
WHAT: Kid Rock with Big and Rich
WHEN: May 30 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds, Tampa
COST: From $100 per ticket
