On history, freedom, and 250 years
"As we approach 2026, we will surely throw a big, incredible birthday party. And we should remember that, at the core, our task is to understand how our national commitment to freedom underpins that celebration."
Denbo: “We hold these truths to be self-evident”
For July 4, 2016, Seth Denbo shares personal reflections on the Bicentennial and America's national anniversaries.
USA250, or Global250?
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Yet the founding ideals of our nation extend far beyond our borders, and certainly our culture and economy is interconnected with citizens across the globe. In fact, America's national anniversary
Philadelphia Should Host The Sports World Again For America’s 250th
Guest column written by Rick Haggerty Gerald Ford clutched a baseball in each hand. Moments earlier, the 38th President of the United States had received a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd at Veterans Stadium and had taken his front-row seat next
History250: The Queen’s Diamond Jubilees Then And Now
Okay. Millennial babies like me, and centennials who have magically learned how to work a computer: today we’re reviewing the U.K’s 1897 and 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The day had come for Queen Victoria’s accession, celebrated as the first real Diamond
History250: The Princess of Wales’ Jubilee Feast For The Outcast Poor
In our quest to bring the epic Centennial celebration back to Philadelphia by 2026, we've been digging into the world’s history a little bit! Centennials, world expos, and world fairs are by no means a new phenomenon, and should be celebrated
How will other nations participate in the 250th?
Check out our slide presentation with some highlights from 1876, 1926, and the 1964 World's Fair.
It starts now.
Thanks to Sam Katz for producing this introductory video to "get Greater Philadelphia ready" for America's 250th.