Tag Archives: Bicentennial

America250 Exhibits at the American Heritage Center

Posted on July 6, 2026 by ahcadmin

In celebration of the United States Semiqunincentennial, the American Heritage Center is hosting three exhibits that examine our nation through its people—its citizens, authors, poets, workers, innovators, and leaders. These exhibits explore the diversity of thought and communication in the … Continue reading →

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Remembering “The Wyoming Trip”

Posted on June 1, 2026 by ahcadmin

Fifty years ago, I turned 12 years old, and America turned 200. Today, with America reaching 250, and me at the ripe old age of 62, I look back with fading memory on my participation, for the Great State of Wyoming, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 200 Years of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2022 by ahcadmin

July 4, 1976, marked the 200th anniversary of when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. It is little known that on that original day of independence, only two people signed the document – John Hancock, president … Continue reading →

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