The Department of the Interior, in coordination with the Freedom 250 commission and the White House, has begun highlighting and restoring historic sites, and paying tribute to figures that have defined American Greatness and contributed to our national heritage.
250 years later, the American experiment continues, driven by those who build, serve, and move it forward. Freedom is our inheritance, and its future is our responsibility.
Celebrate 250 years of American history by supporting programs that honor our past and shape our future. Your donation will help to make the America250 commemoration truly unforgettable.
On , America will celebrate the most important milestone in our country’s history—250 years of American Independence.
National Mall The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC is an inaugural NTT INDYCAR SERIES street race scheduled for , celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The free-to-attend event features a 1.7-mile, 7-turn circuit on the National Mall, passing iconic landmarks like the Washington Monument and US Capitol.
On , America will celebrate 250 years of independence. “With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America began the greatest political journey in human history,” said President Trump of this momentous anniversary.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will send cars speeding at 190 mph through D.C. on Aug. 23 as part of America 250 celebrations, marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.
It establishes a single, inspiring destination where Americans can come together to reflect on our past, celebrate our present, and build toward the next 250 years of freedom and opportunity ...