The 250th anniversary of the United States marks a pivotal moment to celebrate the nation’s founding. In anticipation of this significant event, the State University System of Florida and its institutions are hosting events and exhibitions to reflect on our nation’s past, celebrate Florida’s contributions to the country, and enhance civic education opportunities for students.
- Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
- February 1 – August 1, 2026: “Service & Sacrifice: Military Legacies Preserved in the Vault”
- Florida Atlantic University
- Monday, February 2, at 3 p.m. – “Spies! Espionage in the American Revolution”
- Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. – “Drunk History, Saturday Night Live and the American Revolution”
- Thursday, February 19, at 4 p.m. – “Florida in the American Revolution”
- Tuesday, February 24, at 4 p.m. – “Alexander Hamilton: Blood, Honor and Politics in Early America”
- Thursday, March 5, at 4 p.m. – “The Boston Massacre: A Family Story”
- Tuesday, March 10, at 4 p.m. – “The Painter’s Fire: The Artists Who Championed the American Revolution”
- Thursday, March 19, at 4 p.m. – “Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776”
- Florida Gulf Coast University TheatreLab presents plays in celebration of America’s 250th birthday
- February 13-22: “The Good Doctor”
- April 10-19: “She Kills Monsters”
- Florida International University
- Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. – TALENT LAB: America’s 250: Moving Forward with Science, Research & Innovation
- Florida State University
- Tuesday, February 17, at 11:30 a.m. – “The Road to the Declaration”
- University of Florida
- New Civics Program: Documents of Democracy: Lessons in Liberty for We the People
- University of North Florida
- Wednesday, February 4 – “Results Pending: America @ 250”
- University of South Florida
- Sunday, January 18, at 3 p.m. – “Salute to Service” Men’s Basketball Game: USF Bulls v. Tulsa Golden Hurricanes
- Sunday, February 22, at 7 p.m. – “Salute to Service” Women’s Basketball Game: USF Bulls v. University of Memphis Tigers
- University of West Florida
- Friday, January 23, at 6:30 p.m. – “Did America Have a Christian Founding?”
- Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. – “The First Amendment and its Enduring Role in the American Pursuit of Happiness”
For more information about Florida’s celebration of America’s 250th, visit america250fl.com.