July 03rd, 2025
ADVANCING PLANS TO THROW THE GREATEST BIRTHDAY PARTY IN AMERICAN HISTORY:
Today, President Donald J. Trump launched the year-long Great American State Fair in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The Great American State Fair will begin in Iowa and travel to state fairs across the country. The celebration will culminate with a festival on the National Mall in 2026.
In July 2026, the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, in partnership with the America 250 Commission, will host the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
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Today, President Donald J. Trump launched the year-long Great American State Fair in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The Great American State Fair will begin in Iowa and travel to state fairs across the country. The celebration will culminate with a festival on the National Mall in 2026.
In July 2026, the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, in partnership with the America 250 Commission, will host the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
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June 10th, 2025
By David Vergun, DOD News
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — On June 7, 2025, the National Museum of the United States Army opened its "Call to Arms" exhibit, featuring rare Revolutionary War artifacts, accompanied by stories of the battles and the Soldiers who fought in them.
The 5,000-square-foot space contains 285 artifacts, ranging from guns and cannons to powder horns and uniforms. There are also interactive displays depicting the battles, as well as videos.
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. — On June 7, 2025, the National Museum of the United States Army opened its "Call to Arms" exhibit, featuring rare Revolutionary War artifacts, accompanied by stories of the battles and the Soldiers who fought in them.
The 5,000-square-foot space contains 285 artifacts, ranging from guns and cannons to powder horns and uniforms. There are also interactive displays depicting the battles, as well as videos.
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June 05th, 2025
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.
The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies or vendors that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.
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The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies or vendors that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.
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May 28th, 2025
Washington–For most of June through August 2025, the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will shift open hours for the Conservatory to 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. From June 9 through August 31, the shifted hours will allow the USBG to replace the greenhouse glass roof in the Conservatory Garden Court.
The project will address air and water leakage as well as light levels, giving the USBG better control of environmental settings for this room’s plant collection. Additionally, reduced water dripping between the glass will improve the visitor experience. The special greenhouse glass is coated for safety and to reduce UV light. This summer’s work completes this glass roof project that began last summer.
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The project will address air and water leakage as well as light levels, giving the USBG better control of environmental settings for this room’s plant collection. Additionally, reduced water dripping between the glass will improve the visitor experience. The special greenhouse glass is coated for safety and to reduce UV light. This summer’s work completes this glass roof project that began last summer.
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May 27th, 2025
Events will Celebrate Juneteenth, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and Baseball.
The Library of Congress Family Days series on select Saturdays offers an exciting slate of events for June, July and August focused on Juneteenth, library services for blind people, and baseball. Program partners include the Library’s American Folklife Center, the Manuscript Division, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Washington Nationals.
Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts and a guide to using relevant Library resources at home. In addition, families and visitors can explore the various exhibitions on view in the Library’s Jefferson Building.
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The Library of Congress Family Days series on select Saturdays offers an exciting slate of events for June, July and August focused on Juneteenth, library services for blind people, and baseball. Program partners include the Library’s American Folklife Center, the Manuscript Division, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Washington Nationals.
Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts and a guide to using relevant Library resources at home. In addition, families and visitors can explore the various exhibitions on view in the Library’s Jefferson Building.
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May 14th, 2025
June 21st, 2025 | Noon - Midnight
Downtown Fairbanks
http://www.midnightsunfestivalfairbanks.com
Fairbanks hosts one of the best summer solstice celebrations in Alaska on summer solstice weekend, when the midnight sun shines all night long. This free 12-hour event includes a downtown street fair with arts, crafts, food, live music, and entertainment.
If you’re around on the actual summer solstice – June 21 - don’t miss the Midnight Sun Baseball Game, starting at 10:00pm on solstice evening. Watch the Alaska Goldpanners play an entire game under the midnight sun without the use of artificial light. Visit https://goldpanners.pointstreaksites.com/view/goldpanners
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Downtown Fairbanks
http://www.midnightsunfestivalfairbanks.com
Fairbanks hosts one of the best summer solstice celebrations in Alaska on summer solstice weekend, when the midnight sun shines all night long. This free 12-hour event includes a downtown street fair with arts, crafts, food, live music, and entertainment.
If you’re around on the actual summer solstice – June 21 - don’t miss the Midnight Sun Baseball Game, starting at 10:00pm on solstice evening. Watch the Alaska Goldpanners play an entire game under the midnight sun without the use of artificial light. Visit https://goldpanners.pointstreaksites.com/view/goldpanners
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