Kentucky State Fair opens Aug. 20 with America250 programming
The Kentucky State Fair runs Aug. 20-30 in Louisville, with an America250 exhibition, themed competitions, concerts and practical details on tickets, parking and family costs.
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Smithsonian Reopens Castle and Arts and Industries Building for America’s 250th
The Smithsonian’s 2026 America at 250 program brings two historic National Mall buildings back into public use alongside exhibitions, conversations and cultural events across the United States and three U.S. territories.
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Smithsonian’s ‘By the People’ program brings 250th-anniversary history discussions to communities nationwide
The Smithsonian and the Federation of State Humanities Councils are coordinating community-driven programs across 46 states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories through August 2026.
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Idaho grants executive-branch employees two additional paid days off for America250 observance
Gov. Brad Little’s Executive Order 2026-06 gives eligible Idaho executive-branch employees paid leave July 2 and July 6, surrounding the state-observed Independence Day holiday on July 3.
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Idaho governor signs order granting state employees two additional paid holidays for America250
Gov. Brad Little signed Executive Order 2026-06, granting eligible Idaho executive-branch employees paid leave July 2 and July 6, 2026, in addition to the state-observed Independence Day holiday July 3.