America 250 Itinerary

 “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness” Exhibit 

• Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027 - Daily, 10:00AM to 5:30PM ET 
• Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20560 
• https://america250.org/event/in-pursuit-of-life-liberty-happiness-exhibit/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

George Washington Whiskey Tasting 

• May 2, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026, on Saturdays, 2-5PM EST 
• George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill - 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, Virginia 22309 
• https://america250.org/event/george-washington-whiskey-tasting-5/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Photography at the National Portrait Gallery 

• May 15, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027 - Daily, 11:30AM–7:00PM ET 
• Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001 
• https://america250.org/event/photographic-memory-fifty-years-of-photography-at-the-national-portrait-gallery/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

Smithsonian Castle Temporary Reopening 

• May 22, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026 
• Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle), 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20560 
• https://america250.org/event/smithsonian-castle-temporary-reopening/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

“America’s Presidents” Gallery 

• Daily, 11:30AM - 7:00PM ET 
• Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001 
• https://america250.org/event/americas-presidents-gallery/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution 

• Ongoing 

 

 

• Library of Congress , 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20540 
• https://america250.org/event/the-two-georges-parallel-lives-in-an-age-of-revolution/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon Exhibit 

• Ongoing - Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
• George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 
• https://america250.org/event/lives-bound-together-slavery-at-mount-vernon-exhibit/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

The Honor Project and Travis Manion Foundation – Arlington National Cemetery 

• May 23, 2026 - 9:00am 
• Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 22211 
• https://america250.org/event/the-honor-project-arlington-national-cemetery/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

The Honor Project and Travis Manion Foundation – Alexandria National Cemetery 

• May 25, 2026 - 9:00am 
• Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 
• https://america250.org/event/the-honor-project-alexandria-national-cemetery/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

The National Memorial Day Parade 

• May 25, 2026 -10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
• American Veterans Center, Constitution Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia 20408 
• https://america250.org/event/the-national-memorial-day-parade/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

Soldier Ride® 250 presented by NFL Salute to Service 

• May 26, 2026, 8:00am – 3:30pm EST 
• National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, 1 N Rotary Rd, Arlington, Virginia 22202 
• https://america250.org/event/soldier-ride-250-presented-by-nfl-salute-to-service-4/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

BAPS Charities Walk/Run 2026 Celebrates America 250 in Washington, D.C. 

• May 30, 2026 - 11:00 AM 

 

 

• Washington Monument, 2 15th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 
• https://america250.org/event/baps-charities-walk-run-2026-celebrates-america-250-in-washington-d-c/?view=list&location=washington%20dc&date=thisMonth 

 

Jefferson Memorial Declaration of Independence Quarter Launch 

• Jun 2, 2026 - 1-2PM EDT 
• Jefferson Memorial, United States Mint, 16 East Basin Drive, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20242 
• https://america250.org/event/jefferson-memorial-declaration-of-independence-quarter-launch/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

25th Remembrance of 9/11 Fireside Chat 

• Jun 11, 2026 - 6-8PM 
• Pentagon Memorial Fund, Shrilington Public Library, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, Virginia 22206 
• https://america250.org/event/25th-remembrance-of-9-11-fireside-chat/ 

 

UFC Historic White House MMA Showdown 

• Jun 14, 2026 - 8p.m. 
• 1600 Pennsylvania AVE. NW, Washington, DC, 20500 United States 
• https://dc250.us/event/ufc-freedom-250-topuria-vs-gaethje 

 

National STEM Festival: Open Build Day (FREE Expo, All Ages) 

• Jun 27, 2026 - 10AM-5PM 
• The Square, 1850 K Street, Washington, District of Columbia 20006 
• https://america250.org/event/national-stem-festival-open-build-day-free-expo-all-ages/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

Mega Strong Workout - Destination DC (DC250) 

• Jun 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM 
• Thomas Jefferson Memorial, 16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20242 
• https://america250.org/event/mega-strong-workout/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

The Situation Room Roleplaying Experience 

• Jun 28, 2026 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

 

 

• George Washington Presidential Library, 3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 
• https://america250.org/event/the-situation-room-roleplaying-experience/ 

 

Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon 

• Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026 - 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 
• George Washington’s Mount Vernon - 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 
• https://america250.org/event/independence-fireworks-at-mount-vernon/ 

 

America 250 at Hell’s Kitchen 

• Jul 4, 2026 - All Day 
• Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Hell's Kitchen DC, 652 Wharf Street SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 
• https://america250.org/event/fireworks-on-the-national-mall/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

Family Day: Independence Day 

• Jul 4, 2026 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm EDT 
• Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20540 
• https://america250.org/event/family-day-independence-day/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

National Independence Day Parade 

• Jul 4, 2026 - 11:45am 
• Constitution Avenue, 7th St to 17th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20004 
• https://america250.org/event/national-independence-day-parade/?view=l ist&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

Willard Ardbeg BBQ Classic | America 250 Fourth of July Block Party 

• Jul 4, 2026 - 12PM - 12AM EST 
• Willard InterContinental | Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street NW Washington, D.C., 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004 
• https://america250.org/event/willard-ardbeg-bbq-classic-america-250-fourth-of-july-block-party/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

Fireworks on the National Mall 

 

• Jul 4, 2026 - 9:00pm 
• National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia 20004 
• https://america250.org/event/fireworks-on-the-national-mall/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

America’s Day of Reflection 

• Jul 5, 2026 – Time to be Announced 
• America250, Locations Nationwide, 2 15th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 
• https://america250.org/event/americas-day-of-reflection/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

Girl Scouts UNITE 2026 National Convention 

• Jul 23, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026 -9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
• Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001 
• https://america250.org/event/girl-scouts-unite-2026-national-convention/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

Great American Farmers Market 

• Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026 
• 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20050, United States 
• https://america250.org/event/the-great-american-farmers-market-2025/ 

 

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. 

• Aug 22, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 
• Between Constitution and Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20050 
• https://www.freedom250gp.com/ 

 

National Book Festival 

• Aug 22, 2026 - 8:00am - 8:00 pm EDT 
• Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20540 
• https://america250.org/event/national-book-festival/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

The President’s Own United States Marine Chamber Orchestra Concert 

• Oct 21, 2026 - 8:00 - 10:00 pm EDT 

 

 

• Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20540 
• https://america250.org/event/the-presidents-own-united-states-marine-chamber-orchestra-concert/?view=list&state=District%20of%20Columbia&date=allFutureEvents 

 

George Washington Patriot Run 

• Sep 13, 2026 - 7AM-11AM 
• George Washington's Mount Vernon - 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 
• https://www.va250.org/event-detail/?id=1558