WA State Historical Society, WA Museum Association to host Museum Day
TACOMA—More than 100 museums across Washington State will open their doors to visitors at free or reduced rates on Museum Day, Saturday, August 8, 2026. Museum Day is part of the statewide commemoration of the semiquincentennial, America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Communities across Washington are organizing local events to commemorate this landmark year, including Museum Day, which is intended […]
America 250 Pancake Breakfast in Lynnwood a success
LYNNWOOD—Over 100 attend an America 250 Pancake Breakfast on Friday, July 3rd, at Open Door Baptist Church (17014 44th Ave W, Lynnwood). The event was sponsored by Sno-King Chapter 82, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Heroes’ Café, City of Lynnwood, Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, and Lynnwood Elks Lodge #2171. “So, this is a great event,” Mayor […]
Celebrate 250 Years of America with a FREE Pancake Breakfast in Lynnwood!
LYNNWOOD—Kick off the Fourth of July weekend the delicious way! The community is invited to a free Pancake Breakfast on Friday, July 3rd, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Open Door Baptist Church (17014 44th Ave W, Lynnwood). This patriotic event celebrates 250 years of our nation with stacks of fluffy pancakes smothered in […]
COMMENTARY: Celebrating America’s 250th and building our future
More people choose to immigrate to the United States than any other country on Earth. Every year, more than a million people leave behind everything they know in search of the opportunity to build a life here. In a world that often tells us America is in decline, that’s worth thinking about. Spend enough time […]
Stars and Stripes: Historic America 250 celebration hosted at Lighthouse Park
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo and the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce invite residents and visitors to join America’s 250 Celebration at Lighthouse Park on Saturday, July 4, from 3 to 8 p.m. As part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, Mukilteo’s celebration will feature classic Independence Day activities, including family-friendly games, a live patriotic theater play, a pie-eating contest, live music and […]
America’s 250th Birthday Fireworks Guide: Where to celebrate, discharge your own safely, and banned
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Get ready for a special Fourth of July in Snohomish County as the country celebrates its 250th Birthday! While personal fireworks are banned in cities like Everett and Lynnwood, you can catch professional displays at Mountlake Terrace’s Lake Ballinger, Everett’s Thunder on the Bay, Marysville’s Ebey Waterfront Park, and Arlington’s Quake Park Fireworks Display. The […]
America’s 250th Anniversary: Where to Celebrate 250 Years of Independence
TACOMA—July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. This historic milestone is an occasion to celebrate and recognize the significant contributions Washingtonians have made to local, state, and national history. “The 250th anniversary is an opportunity to come together to reflect on our […]
FREE CONCERT: Evergreen Community Orchestra and Navy Band Northwest to Perform at The New Everett Theater on June 30
EVERETT — Local residents are invited to celebrate a major milestone in American history with a free community concert marking America’s 250th Anniversary. “America’s 250th Anniversary: A Salute in Concert” will take place on Tuesday, June 30, at 7 p.m. at The New Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The event is free and open […]
Tens of thousands attend UFC Freedom 250 at White House
WASHINGTON — The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) staged its historic UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday evening, marking America’s 250th anniversary. The event coincided with both President Donald J Trump’s 80th birthday and Flag Day. The mixed martial arts fight, streamed exclusively on Paramount+, transformed the presidential […]
The History of the Wilcox Park Flags in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD [CHERI RYAN | LYNNWOOD-ALDERWOOD MANOR HERITAGE ASSOCIATION BOARD]—If you have driven by Wilcox Park on 196th St SW in Lynnwood, also known as the Flag Park, you have undoubtedly noticed the United States flags that are flown there seasonally. Do you know the story of why the flags are displayed at the park and […]
