America 250th Events

Adams County, Pennsylvania, will mark the 250^th anniversary of America’s founding through a variety of initiatives, projects, and especially events.  

Throughout 2025 and 2026, the Gettysburg region will host hundreds of events that help educate and celebrate our local and national history as part of America’s 250th. Events will range from historical presentations, living history encampments of all eras, parades, parties, performances and picnics. 

We invite you to celebrate America’s 250 right here in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and learn how this small rural town played such an important role in the history of our nation. All events are open to the public. 

Events listed below have been reviewed by a committee who has approved these events based on their alignment with the four pillars of America250PA – education, preservation, innovation and celebration. We encourage you to revisit this site as events get added to the calendar through the end of 2026. 

If you are an organization in Adams County, Pennsylvania, interested in hosting or developing an event, please submit your event information by clicking on the button below. If you have questions about hosting or submitting an America 250^th event, please email america250adams@gmail.com.