States 19-21 – “Midwest Might: Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois” Heartland heroes rise! Indiana (Dec. 11, 1816) raced ahead; Mississippi (Dec. 10, 1817) flowed with blues; Illinois (Dec. 3, 1818) […]
Celebrate the States Week 7
States 16-18 – “Southern Expansion: Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana” Music, rivers, and culture explode! Tennessee (Jun. 1, 1796) rocked with volunteers; Ohio (Mar. 1, 1803) innovated; Louisiana (Apr. 30, […]
Celebrate the States Week 6
States 13-15 – “New Horizons: Rhode Island, Vermont, Kentucky” Expanding westward with spirit! Rhode Island (May 29, 1790) held out for rights; Vermont (Mar. 4, 1791) pioneered independence; […]
Celebrate the States Week 5
States 10-12 – “Powerhouses of the East: Virginia, New York, North Carolina” Home to presidents and pioneers! Virginia (Jun. 25, 1788) birthed leaders; New York (Jul. 26, 1788) […]
Celebrate the States Week 4
States 7-9 – “Coastal Courage: Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire” These states stood tall for independence! Maryland (Apr. 28, 1788) defended with forts; South Carolina (May 23, 1788) […]
Celebrate the States Week 3
States 4-6 – “Southern Sparks and Northern Stars: Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts” Feel the revolutionary fire! Georgia (Jan. 2, 1788) brought Southern grit; Connecticut (Jan. 9, 1788) innovated with […]
Celebrate the States Week 2
States 1-3 – “The Founding Trio: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey” Dive into the birth of our nation with these trailblazers! Delaware (Dec. 7, 1787) led the way as […]
Celebrate the States Week 1
Overview and Prep – “Igniting the American Dream!” Kick off with enthusiasm as we prep for this star-spangled adventure! Review the goal: pulling together national parks, state guides, […]
Celebrate the States!
July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary and we want to be ready. Come and join us as we celebrate the American experience. Here’s where you can find […]
