As Donald Trump remakes America 250 into a pageant of authoritarian nationalism, museums mount tepid replies.

On July 4, the United States celebrates its independence from Great Britain with dazzling fireworks and parades as well as ...

Gettysburg National Military Park provides a poignant reminder of the fight for the founding ideals of the United States.

The Smithsonian’s Civic Education resource hub offers educators ready-to-use tools and inspiring stories designed to turn ...

Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, is drawing crowds as it makes its first ...

From a giant steam-powered mining engine to a rare World War II combat glider and a glimpse of everyday life on the early ...

There’s no better place to mark America’s 250th anniversary than the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City was the most-visited museum in the United States in 2024, ...

George Clinton is preparing for another liftoff. The funk visionary revealed to Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur that a brand-new Mothership will debut at the 2026 Essence Festival. Iconic funk artist George ...

It's easy to get lost in the nation's capital, but between historic monuments and museums, be sure to check out these ...

These family-friendly America 250 events across the U.S. are the perfect way to celebrate our nation's semiquincentennial.

Dr. Norma Thomas doesn’t amass possessions — she’s more of a “get it and give it away” person, she said. The exception is history, where she and the local center she founded have become a magnet for ...