America 250

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is marking the 250th anniversary of the United States with an initiative to reimagine medical education for a new generation of physicians. Announced as part of the institution's 'America at 250' celebrations, the effort highlights how the school plans to update training and curricula as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial in 2026.

Anamosa, Iowa's annual Pumpkinfest is adding an America 250 theme for this year's festival, tying the community celebration to the 250th anniversary of US independence in 2026. Organizers are folding the patriotic milestone into the town's signature pumpkin-centered event, which draws visitors to the self-styled Pumpkin Capital of Iowa each fall. Details on specific anniversary programming have not been outlined in initial reports.

ABC News anchor David Muir climbed up to the Statue of Liberty's torch as part of the network's coverage of America 250, the 250th anniversary of US independence in 2026. The rare access to the torch, which has been closed to the public since 1916, forms part of special programming marking the semiquincentennial.