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🇺🇸 America’s 250th Anniversary

Explore our growing collection of historical articles leading to July 4, 2026 — the Semiquincentennial of the United States. From life in 1776 to weapons, prices, women of the war, and personal letters, this hub connects all our deeply researched content.

Historical collage showing Revolutionary War soldiers, early American figures, the American eagle, and the U.S. flag celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

A visual tribute to America’s 250-year journey — from 1776 to today.

⭐ About This Series

Every article includes verified historical references, primary-source materials, fictionalized diary entries for immersion, and modern parallels to help readers understand how the events of 1776 still shape our lives today.

Latest Articles in Our 250th Anniversary Series

Below you’ll find our most recent posts in the America’s 250th Anniversary series. This list updates automatically as we publish new stories about life in 1776, the people who lived it, and how their world connects to ours today.

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For more resources on America’s 250th anniversary and the founding era, visit the official America250 Commission website and explore original documents such as the Declaration of Independence at the U.S. National Archives .

🇺🇸 Test Your Knowledge: 1776 & America’s Founding

Here are ten quick questions about the Revolutionary War and life in 1776. Some are easy… and one about the Declaration of Independence may surprise you!

1. On what date was the Declaration of Independence publicly announced to the people?


2. What military rank does George Washington hold today (posthumously)?


Congress promoted him in 1976 to ensure no U.S. officer could ever outrank him.

3. Which major nation fought against the American colonies?


4. What was the most common firearm used by Continental soldiers?


5. Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?


6. What did most families in 1776 rely on for heat?


7. What color were most Continental Army uniforms… when they had uniforms?


8. Which of the following groups often followed the Continental Army?


9. What was a common way colonists sweetened food in 1776?


10. Which nation helped the American colonies win the war?