Blog: A birthday 250 years in the making
Published on July 09, 2026
Fireworks. Barbecues. Flags. Time spent with family and friends. For many Americans, these are the traditions that define the Fourth of July.
But this year is different. On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone known as the Semiquincentennial (try saying that after your Fourth of July party!)