Semiquincentennial Events:
Learn on PBS
November 16 - 21, watch the American Revolution Documentary by Ken Burns, from 8-10pm nightly on PBS.
Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library
November 18 at 2:30pm choose from two educational opportunities at ACPL's Main Branch.
- Allen Co. Pathways to Belonging: Citizenship, Rights, and Records through History
- Virtual Meeting by Elizabeth Hodges, Allen County Public Library Genealogy Department.
American Beauty by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
January 17 / PFW Music Center
Celebrating America 250, join The Phil for this concert programmed to celebrate America's birthday with music by American composers. Learn more.
History Center: Commemorating Milestones
See fascinating artifacts from celebrations of the centennial, bicentennial, and sesquicentennial milestones in America. The exhibit includes local and national items. Runs February 6 through July 31, 2026. See Event
Lindenwood Cemetery Patriot Walk
Join other community members on March 21 at 1:00pm for a Patriot Walk at the beautiful and historic Lindenwood Cemetery. More info coming soon.
Light Up United
Beginning in April/May, light up your homes, buildings, and other structures in red, white, and blue lights and decorations. Decorations will stay in place through July 4th.
Great American Cleanup Day
Make a difference at the annual Great American Cleanup Day, the nation's largest community improvement program. Fort Wayne has been proudly participating in this nationwide effort for over 30 years. The event happens in spring every year, but the specific date for 2026 has yet to be announced.
America 250: A Miami Perspective
Lean from Logan York, a historian for and citizen of the Miami of Oklahoma Tribe regarding Native perspectives on America's anniversary. June 7 at the History Center.
America's 250th Semiquincentennial
It's here! On July 4th, 2026 celebrate the big day at The Old Fort hosting Story Circles from 12pm - 6pm. Then finish the day with the spectacular, annual fireworks display in downtown Fort Wayne.
America’s Family Potluck
The fun is not over yet! On July 5, come to America’s Family Potluck. Bring family and friends together at Metea County Park to celebrate with food and community.
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read publicly for the first time. 250 years later, we can gather in the same moment to read one of our nation's most influential documents together along with other communities across America and its territories at 6pm EST. Location coming soon.
See America 250 Events on our Calendar.
