Washington, Colombia County, announces plans to celebrate the 250th birthday in 2026 – Travelpulse

In 2026, the United States will mark their 250^th
Birthday from the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776.

Washington, Colombia County, will serve as a central scene for America’s grand celebration with its international symbols of independence, rich history and local culture.

Along with the growing list of more than 70 participating organizations, Destination DC has announced plans for year -round celebration 2026 on the National Mall and in all cultural institutions, museums, attractions, restaurants and hotels.

“As an organization for economic development, our work is to increase our visit to Washington, Colombia County to take advantage of residents and local businesses,” says Elliot L. Ferguson, II, President and CEO, Destination DC.

He added: “The collective power of the partners who work together will attract visitors throughout the year. No other city offers so many cultural experiences, many of them free. Visitors and residents can find American history and appreciate the local DC cultural identity in museums, theaters, public art institutions, restaurants, hotels, exciting sports and special events and more. ”

Muriel Bowser, Washington, Mayor of Colombia, said: “Washington, Colombia County is the front door of America and we look forward to hosting the largest and best semi-frequent holiday in the country. We know that there is no place in the world to tell the story of America better than Washington, Colombia County. So, our message to fellow Americans is this: Start planning your trips to DC now – we can’t wait to celebrate with you. “

July 4, 2026 will offer fireworks, a grand parade, a two -day holiday on Avenue Pennsylvania and a monthly festival in the National Mall.

The calendar for the year is crowded with other seasonal activities and festivals that include:

• American Presidents- National Portrait Gallery
• Way to revolution- national archives
• Freedom Struggle: Black craftsmen and striving for independence- gift museum
• 14 special exhibitions and installations- National Gallery of Art
• Combining- National Museum of Buildings
• Amy Sherd: American Exalted Portrait Gallery
• The Outwin 2025: American Portrait Today
• 51 steps to the freedom path
• The US Center’s promise to include:
• A song about us
• Scrollathon National Exhibition
• Sounds from us in the reach
• Our nation on the stage of the millennium
• Kennedy Center Arts Hackaton
• Portraits of us
• National Mall 250: Our monumental moment
• Publicly engaging space- National Art Gallery
• Language and Freedom: Words that form a museum of Word Planet- Planet
• President’s Day- throughout the city
• American Vias: Psychogeographs Project- Rorschach Theater
• 19^th Amendment, proclamation of emancipation- national archives
• In search of life, freedom and happiness- National Museum of American History
• Revolution in their words: How caused the Museum of Revolution- Gift
• Wendy Red Star: whisper Spirit- National Portrait Gallery
• National Cherry Color Festival- throughout the city
• National Mall 250 Signature Series
• Photographic Memory: Fifty years Photography- National Portrait Gallery
• Memory Day Celebrations- throughout the city
• Opening a National Museum of Study
• Festival of the Spirit of Independence- National Archives
• Block of National Gallery- National Gallery of Art
• Smithsonian 250^th Festival- National Mall
• National Air and Space Museum 50^th
  Anniversary
• July 4^th Spectacular on Avenue Pen-Pennsylvani Avenue
• Fourth July Holiday- National Mall
• DC Jazzfest- City
• Beyond granite- national mall
• Hirschorn sculpture garden for revival
• Past and striking cities- national museum building
• International Day of Peace- throughout the city
• National Museum of Afro -American History and Culture 10^th Anniversary
• Veterans Day- in the whole city

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