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Freedom 250 Registration Platforms

Freedom 250 has announced ticketing portals for the signature events that will unite Americans from every state and territory in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.

This summer, Americans from every corner of the nation are invited to come together in a historic season of celebration marking 250 years of independence, freedom, and greatness. From the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to the Badlands of North Dakota, from the granite faces of Mount Rushmore to New York Harbor—and through Freedom Truck visits in communities across the country—the Freedom 250 Signature Celebrations will bring the American story to life through a series of unforgettable, free events.

“For 250 years, the American story has been written by courageous pioneers, determined builders, bold innovators and citizens who believed freedom creates opportunity for all. Freedom 250 is proud to bring Americans together to celebrate that extraordinary legacy and the enduring spirit that unites us. This summer is not simply about looking back. It is about renewing our commitment to the ideals that made America exceptional and inspiring the next generation to carry those ideals forward,” said Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach.

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National Memorial Day Candlelight Tribute

Evening of storytelling, remembrance, and patriotic tribute to honor America’s fallen heroes

Today, Freedom 250 will bring Americans together at Arlington National Cemetery for the Freedom250 Memorial Day Observance: an evening of storytelling and service honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. As part of America’s 250th anniversary, the national tribute will serve as a powerful moment of remembrance. 

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Nationwide Freedom Plane Tour

The Freedom Plane National Tour departed Monday from Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, bound for Kansas City, Missouri on a customized Boeing 737. This nationwide tour, organized by the National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) and part of the nationwide celebration being led by Freedom 250, is an unprecedented exhibition that brings rarely seen founding-era documents and history to Americans in every corner of the United States to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary.

The Freedom Plane’s first stop will be at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, where the documents will be on display from March 6 through March 22. Admission is free and open to the public.

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