King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the […]
The Alice Austen House will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence with The Great Chain, an exhibition exploring the Austen family’s role in the Revolutionary War. The exhibition will […]
Van Cortlandt House Museum presents Overlapping Empires, an exhibition by Jamaica-born, Bronx-based artist Samantha Box, on view from June through August 2026. Installed throughout the historic house, the exhibition brings […]
This two-gallery exhibit at Historic Richmond Town, “Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island” uses local historical examples and objects from our collection such as campaign buttons […]
As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this program highlights the nation’s 250th anniversary by elevating diverse voices and stories that shape American history. The Riverside Opera Company presents […]
Join Prospect Park Alliance to learn more about the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn, the first and largest battle of the American War for Independence, on its 250th anniversary with […]
Join Prospect Park Alliance to learn about the important and varied roles Black people played in the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776, the first and largest battle […]
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn with a Prospect Park tour about this major American War for Independence battle. Join Prospect Park Alliance for a free tour […]
In celebration of America 250, join The Bronx County Historical Society on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to celebrate the grand opening of a new permanent exhibit at the Museum of […]
Follow the footsteps of the revolutionaries! This tour meets up at Grand Army Plaza and traces the path of retreat of the Continental soldiers who fought in the Battle of […]
Come celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on the lawn of the Alice Austen House for a viewing of the Parade of Tall Ships. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, picnic lunch […]
As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this program invites audiences to reflect on the nation’s founding ideals during its 250th anniversary. This educational program features a public reading […]