Milestone birthdays are a big deal, and big deals demand big celebrations. None more so than the United States’ latest: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which created the nation on July 4, 1776. Although America250 events are planned across the country, the shindig promises to be especially festive in the Northeast. Home to America’s first and oldest states, it’s where the United States was born, forged and built. From special exhibits and historical reenactments to themed festivals and public art installations — not to mention tons of fireworks — here’s what’s in store for patriotic partygoers in the nation’s capital and across the region.
Bristol Fourth of July and Newport Historical Society are included in this article.
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