Join The Celebration
Plan your visit to experience 250 years of history, culture and connection.
In 2026, we marked the 250th anniversary of the USA, connecting travelers to stories, traditions and people that shaped this country. The pathway to America’s past remains open, and we welcome you to follow along to places where history was made — from battlefields and colonial towns to compelling monuments and memorials.
Map America’s Story
From colonial settlements to civil rights landmarks, the USA’s rich history is written across its landscapes. Explore the iconic sites that shaped a nation.
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Relive the Past
Historic Trails
See landmarks across New York State that retrace revolution, innovation and independence.
Learn moreFind landmarks across the Southeast from churches where grassroots efforts began to memorials honoring courageous individuals.
Learn moreScenic byways, battlefields, towns and military sites in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., tell the story of the U.S. national anthem.
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Heritage-Rich Highlights
Explore the history and traditions of the 200-plus Alaska Native tribes at this dynamic Anchorage museum.
Learn moreSee pagoda-style architecture, savor authentic food and wander shop-lined streets in the USA’s oldest and largest Chinatown.
Learn moreWitness history in the making at the Black Hills landmark that will be the largest mountain carving in the world once finished.
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Videos
Route 66 at 100 | USA’s Original Road Trip | American Originals
Broadway | The Stage That Moved the World | American Originals
Memphis Music | Where Rock ‘n’ Roll Was Born | American Originals
Texas BBQ | Fire, Smoke & Barbecue’s Birthplace | American Originals
Monument Valley | Navajo Heritage & Cinema History | American Originals
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Arts & Culture
Immerse yourself in creativity at museum sites, arts districts and local celebrations.
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Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Photography at the National Portrait Gallery
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