America 250 - Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom
Get ready to mark a milestone in true American style - 250 years of freedom, spirit, and adventure! Prescott is the perfect place to join the nationwide celebration, with history around every corner, patriotic events to enjoy, and plenty of opportunities to create your own red, white, and blue itinerary. From parades and historic tours to trails, tunes, and timeless traditions, this guide will help you celebrate America’s 250th with all the pride and excitement it deserves.
Where to Start...
There’s no wrong way to celebrate freedom - but there are plenty of fun ways to start! Explore, learn, and connect with our shared American story through these can’t-miss experiences.
Sign up for Passport250 ⭐
Explore Arizona’s patriotic side with the Passport250! Visit historic landmarks, trails, and events across the state to earn prizes and unlock exclusive giveaways - all while discovering the stories that shaped America’s frontier.
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Register to take part in Operation Freedom March ⭐
Lace up your boots and celebrate freedom on the Arizona Trail! Join the Operation Freedom March - a statewide challenge encouraging participants to walk, hike, or ride sections of the Arizona Trail in honor of those who fought for liberty.
Share your adventure on social media using #America250Arizona for a chance to be featured on Experience Prescott!
Visit the Traveling Museum ⭐
Arizona's replica Liberty Bell journeys through all 15 counties, accompanied by historic documents, art pieces, and interactive exhibits. Together, they will weave the tale of Arizona's place in the tapestry of American history.
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Click Here to Learn More About the Traveling Liberty Bell + Museum
Check out this List of AZ250 Events ⭐
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Click Here to Learn More About AZ250
Participate in AZ Public Art Project ⭐ ***
Attend America’s Potluck ⭐***
Did You Know...
- Benjamin Franklin believed the bald eagle had "bad moral character" and argued that the turkey was a more respectable bird.
- The Declaration of Independence Wasn’t Signed on July 4: The actual signing took place over weeks, with most delegates adding their names on August 2, 1776.
- The U.S. Didn’t Have a National Anthem Until 1931: Although the Star-Spangled Banner was written in 1814, it wasn’t officially adopted as the national anthem until over a century later. Before that, songs like “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” were used at patriotic events.
- Teddy Roosevelt Had a Pet Hyena: President Theodore Roosevelt received a hyena named Bill as a gift from the Emperor of Ethiopia. He kept it at the White House.
- Abraham Lincoln Is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame: Before he became president, Lincoln was a skilled wrestler and lost only one match out of roughly 300.
Source
Scollo, G. (2025, June 4). 10 fun facts about American history that will surprise you.
Nerdable. https://nerdable.com/history/fun-facts-about-american-history/