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America 250

Events celebrating the semiquincentennial of the United States at Living History Farms

logo reading America 250 IA

people in period clothing carrying american flag and bannerAmerica 250 Day Camp

June 1–August 7

Explore the “American Experience” and share your predictions for the future at a Birthday Party for America. Grades 4 & 5.

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camper showing off hat she decoratedVictorian Centennial Garden Party Day Camp

June 15–July 17

Learn 19th-century etiquette, handcrafts, cooking, and social routines, then throw a Victorian-style George and Martha Party. Grades 6 & 7.

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detail of engraving of John Nixon reading the Declaration of Independence in 1776Reading of the Declaration of Independence

July 8

In celebration of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776, join the DAR and SAR at the Church of the Land for a reading and special presentation.

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book cover of people's guide to the constitution

America 250 Book Club

July 16

“People’s Guide to the Constitution” by Dave Kluge with the U.S. Constitution.

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Barnyard Readers: America—Then, Now, and the Future

July 18

Preschoolers and their adults will read about Century Farms, participate in an activity based on the book, and visit a historic site.

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seven pop-up panels from exhibitAmerican Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

August 1–11

This collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution connects modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences.

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America’s Birthdays Day Camp

August 10–12

It’s not America’s first big birthday. Learn about past celebrations, then celebrate with your own party. Grades 4 & 5.

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main in traditional indigenous clothing and boy in modern hoodie drumming

Indigenous Iowans Day

October 10

The 250th anniversary of the United States as a nation is also a time to honor the original Americans. Today we explore the lives of Iowa’s very first farmers, the Ioway, and other Indigenous Peoples.

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runners with toy drum

Living History Farms Race

November 7

Our annual cross-country race will celebrate America 250 with a tribute to veterans and a patriotic costume contest.

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