Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial
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Route 66 Historic Byway
Get ready to celebrate the 100 years of the most historic road in America!
Happy 100th Route 66!
Celebrate along Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø's 13-Mile stretch of America's Mother Road
History & Heritage
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Everyday Democracy: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Johnson County
The special exhibit Everyday Democracy: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Johnson County explores how the bold ideals of the…
American Revolution AND Civil War on the Border
For over 30 years, the Civil War on the Border series has marked the anniversary of Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence with bus and walking tours…
The Trail Through Their Eyes
The Trail Through Their Eyes” brings history to life through the voices and stories of 13 unique characters connected to the Santa Fe Trail…
America’s 250th: Connecting a Nation
From a musket used in the Revolutionary War to local celebrities to a sad iron, see how the Smoky Hill Museum, and museums across America…
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø 1776: A Dynamic Landscape
The place we now know as Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has changed greatly over the last 250 years. Both environmentally and culturally, it was a vastly different…
73rd Annual Thresher Show
19 Operating steam engines, 300 + Tractors, 50+ Antique Cars & Trucks, 150 + Pedal Cars. Visit our historic buildings and museums. There…
The Future of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø History Summit - Humanities Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø
You’re invited to the inaugural Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø History Summit to explore “the future of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø history.” This two-day event co-hosted by Humanities…
Arts & Entertainment
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Dodge City Days Festival
DODGE CITY DAYS 2026: CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH This year, Dodge City Days proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating…
Million Dollar Fireworks Festival
Celebrate our Nation's 250th Anniversary on Saturday, July 25 at The Million Dollar Fireworks Festival, featuring the largest fireworks show…
Salute to America: Chamber Concert
Salute to America: Chamber Concert Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:30PM Presented by the Salina Symphony and the Brown Grand Opera House Come…
250 Things to do
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Lunch & Learn - Celebrating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence with Dr. Jason Ratcliffe
In partnership with the Pratt Historical Museum we are hosting Dr. Jason Ratcliffe to present on 250 years of the Declaration of…
Dodge City Days Festival
DODGE CITY DAYS 2026: CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH This year, Dodge City Days proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating…
Harvey Girls: Women's Roles in Railroads, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, and U.S. History
Dr. Reay will present a 60-minute Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Humanities program exploring the Harvey Girls, Fred Harvey, and the important role women played in…
Western Cattle Trail 150th Celebration
Saloons were a fixture of any cattle town, and Dodge City had many. From 1872–1886, “the Beautiful, Bibulous Babylon of the Frontier”…
Declaration 1776 Tour
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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø 250 - Outdoor Recreation Challenge
Join the year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026 with the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Outdoor Recreation Challenge. The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Department of Wildlife & Parks invites you to take part in a year-long adventure across our…
Family Friendly Activities
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Prairie Picnic at the Fort
Date: July 4, 2026 from 4–10 PM. Spend your Independence Day at Historic Fort Hays for Prairie Picnic at the Fort. Celebrate America 250…
America's Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join one another to share a communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging…
Find SemiQuin the Bison!
Visit the Watkins Museum all year long in Lawrence, KS, on Saturdays to find SemiQuinn hiding somewhere in the galleries and win a prize!
Check Out the Monthly Book Series
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Events
Discover events celebrating America's 250th birthday. Find year-round festivals and patriotic celebrations throughout 2026.
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