
How The Alamo became one of the most defining sites in U.S. history
Read full article: How The Alamo became one of the most defining sites in U.S. historyAs America approaches its 250th birthday, few places demonstrate the sacrifice that helped shape the nation like The Alamo, which has become a symbol of courage, resilience and the fight for freedom.
Bexar County’s hidden role in the American Revolution highlighted ahead of country’s 250th anniversary
Read full article: Bexar County’s hidden role in the American Revolution highlighted ahead of country’s 250th anniversaryAs America prepares to celebrate 250 years, local leaders are working to highlight a part of the Revolutionary story many people may not know — Bexar County’s role in the fight for independence.
Texas’ oldest VFW post keeps veterans connected as America nears 250 years
Read full article: Texas’ oldest VFW post keeps veterans connected as America nears 250 yearsAs America prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom, one piece of that history is still alive inside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76 — the oldest VFW post in Texas.
They established Texas’ first civilian government. How San Antonians are keeping those ancestors’ memories alive.
Read full article: They established Texas’ first civilian government. How San Antonians are keeping those ancestors’ memories alive.Nearly 300 years ago, 16 families traveled thousands of miles from the Canary Islands to present-day San Antonio.
San Antonio flag company helping America celebrate 250 years of pride, patriotism
Read full article: San Antonio flag company helping America celebrate 250 years of pride, patriotismAs America prepares to celebrate 250 years, one San Antonio company is helping the country show its pride — one flag at a time.
Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
Read full article: Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearingCongressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects.
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
Read full article: Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthdayAfter the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue.
America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There's a commemorative ornament for it
Read full article: America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There's a commemorative ornament for itThe nonprofit organization planning celebrations for America's 250th birthday in 2026 has unveiled a special commemorative ornament featuring the Declaration of Independence.
Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
Read full article: Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cutsLeaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.