America’s 250th Anniversary Events

• Philly 250 at the Free Library of Philadelphia

  1. Various libraries including Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street

  2. Through Tuesday, June 30, 2026

• America 250 at the University of Pennsylvania

  1. Through Dec 2026, though dates vary by event 

  2. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.

• The Doan Gang: ‘Outlaws of the Revolution’ at the Mercer Museum

  1. This history focused exhibit dives into the Revolutionary War through a series of stories about conflict, crime, and divided communities. Through Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026

  2. Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa.

• 250th anniversary exhibitions at the Mütter Museum

  1. Through Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026

  2. 19 S. 22nd Street

• Red, White & Blue To-Do

  1. For America’s 250th, Red, White, & Blue To-Do will be its biggest this year. This celebration has a range of events all day such as a parade, block party, concerts, games, and a huge picnic with food trucks. 

  2. July 2nd 2026

  3. Various locations including the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street.

• The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250 at the National Liberty Museum

  1. Now Open

  2. National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street.

• Bells Across PA

  1. Now Open

  2. Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center, 1415 N. Broad Street, 

• 1776: The Musical at Walnut Street Theatre

  1. This is a lively revival of the classic Broadway show that follows Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson as they fight to get independence in Philadelphia. 

  2. April 14 - May 31, 2026

  3. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street.

• Illumination 250 Festival and Drone Show in Haverford Township

  1. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 | 12-9 p.m.

  2. Haverford High School Football Stadium, 200 Mill Road, Havertown, Pa. 

• Radical Americana from The Clay Studio

  1. Dates vary by attraction from Apr 9th - Jul 5th, 2026

  2. Multiple locations, including The Clay Studio, 1425 N. American Street.