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America 250

Barnyard Readers: America—Then, Now, and the Future

Preschoolers and their adults will read about Century Farms, participate in an activity based on the book, and visit a historic site.

July 18, 2026 9:30 am - July 18, 2026 11:00 pm

Barnyard Readers: America’s Flag

Preschoolers and their adults will read “F Is for Flag” and “Why Are There Stripes on the Flag?”

June 20, 2026 9:30 am - June 20, 2026 11:00 am

Barnyard Readers: America’s Founding Figures

Preschoolers and their adults will read “John, Paul, George, and Ben,” participate in an activity based on the book, and visit a historic site.

May 16, 2026 9:30 am - May 16, 2026 11:00 am

Barnyard Readers: Paul Revere’s Ride

Preschoolers and their adults will read “Paul Revere’s Ride: Fly on the Wall History,” participate in an activity based on the book, and visit a historic site.

April 18, 2026 9:30 am - April 18, 2026 11:00 am

Barnyard Readers: America Before 1776

Preschoolers and their adults will read “The Voyageur’s Paddle,” participate in an activity based on the book, and visit a historic site.

March 21, 2026 9:30 am - March 21, 2026 11:00 am

Barnyard Readers: Washington’s Birthday

Preschoolers and their adults will read “Dear Mr. Washington,” participate in an activity based on the book, and visit a historic site.

February 14, 2026 9:30 am - February 14, 2026 11:00 am

Iowa State Fair Veterans Parade

The Annual Iowa State Fair Veterans Parade's theme is "America 250" and will showcase Iowa Veterans and Veteran Service Organizations.

August 17, 2026 11:00 am - August 17, 2026 12:30 pm

The Backbone Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass, Country, & Gospel music.

July 24, 2026 4:00 pm - July 26, 2026 3:00 pm

Strawberry Jam Camp

Learn to play bluegrass music in small groups (jam sessions) and learn to write lyrics to songs.

July 22, 2026 9:00 am - July 24, 2026 6:00 pm

Clayton County Iowa Museum Crawl

Learn about the history of the area of Iowa with a museum crawl during the month of June 2026.

June 1, 2026 12:00 am - June 30, 2026 12:00 am

Midwest Old Threshers Reunion

In 2026, the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion celebrates America 250 with an unforgettable blend of steam power, agriculture, music, and living history.

September 3, 2026 7:00 am - September 7, 2026 3:00 pm

Historic Hills Heritage Tour

State and Tribal presenters will share stories that bring to life the people, places, and events that shaped our nation.

January 18, 2026 11:00 am - January 19, 2026 2:30 pm

An Assessment of Iowaville (1765-1824) by Cindy Peterson and Alan Kelley

Listen to Cindy Peterson and Alan Kelley as they provide information about the Báxoje occupation.

January 18, 2026 1:30 pm - January 18, 2026 2:30 pm

America's Picnic + Historic Baseball

Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the most American of pastimes: baseball!

July 4, 2026 3:30 pm - July 4, 2026 5:00 pm

Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement

The dramatic story of four social justice advocates whose plan to restore voting rights to Black Americans laid the foundation of the Civil Rights Movement.

March 4, 2026 6:00 pm - March 4, 2026 7:00 pm

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