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The site of a 1775 battle and a critical outpost for the British after they captured Charleston in 1780, the colonial town of Ninety Six was also the setting of a 28-day siege in 1781, which started #OnThisDay May 22, 1781. Here, Nathanael Greene’s Patriots attacked the heart of Loyalist commander John Cruger’s defenses — the Star Fort. Explore the reconstructed siege works and visit the original and spectacular earthen fortress with our virtual audio tour on The Liberty Trail ⬇️ thelibertytrail.org/travel-inspira…

For our next stop, we’re heading across the Columbia River to the Portland Rose Festival🌹 On Saturday, May 23, Our American Story will be at Tom McCall Waterfront Park near 900 SW Naito Pkwy from 2pm to 6pm. Stop by to share your story!

Memorial Day and Veterans Day hold two very different meanings. 🇺🇸 Tomorrow, we honor those who lost their lives in service to our nation. In November, we thank the living veterans who served. Share this to help remind Americans of the difference.

Flowers of Remembrance Day is tomorrow, May 24 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.💐 Place a flower at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & attend our events as we pay homage to the first official, national, annual Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day. More info: arlingtoncemetery.mil/Memorial-Day/F…

Ahead of Memorial Day, America250 EVP Jen Condon joined With Honor and members of the For Country Caucus to wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. We were honored to join Congressman Mike Thompson, a Vietnam veteran, and many other members of Congress for this morning of service.

Join us for Flowers of Remembrance Day today.💐 Lay a flower at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, meet a Tomb Guard, and attend a history talk and tour. More info: arlingtoncemetery.mil/Memorial-Day/F…

Honoring Armed Forces Day

Place a wreath. Say their names.

This is the year to cross Mount Vernon off your bucket list.

Thrilled to see more and more #America250 celebration items!!

Sunshine in bloom at the National Arboretum. 💛🌼 📸: abigailcarag / IG #Only1DC #SpringInDC

May the 4th be with you. The Force of Freedom lives on.🇺🇸

Don't miss Revolutionary War Weekend, today and tomorrow at Mount Vernon.

Join the Sons of the American Revolution for a limited-time $76 application fee—honoring 1776 🇺🇸 (reg. $150) Preserve the legacy. Join today. Apply 👉 sar.org/how-to-apply/ #SAR #SAR250 #AmericanRevolution

We're only two months away from July 4, 2026: the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Excitement is growing for the big events celebrating this historic birthday. Check the @NatlParkService's #Freedom250 page for information & events: nps.gov/subjects/npsce…

This is wonderful! The DC boundary stones are our country's oldest federal monuments. #America250

What a wonderful way to celebrate #America250 AND a wedding. Congratulations!

The 99 'Lost' Names of Normandy: for the first time since its official opening, more names of servicemen who sacrificed their lives on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy are engraved onto the Memorial. The 99 men are aged 17 to 48 and represent all military services and include a number of nationalities who served under British command. britishnormandymemorial.org/news-story/the…

One nation. One moment. One month away. 🇺🇸 Join Americans from every state as we give thanks for 250 years and rededicate this country as One Nation under God. 📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026, 8AM ET 📍 The National Mall, Washington, D.C. 🎟️ RSVP now!

Join the Sons of the American Revolution for a limited-time $76 application fee—honoring 1776 (regularly $150). Preserve the legacy. Join today! Start here 👉 sar.org/how-to-apply/ #SAR #SAR250 #AmericanRevolution