Happy Birthday, America!

On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its Semiquincentennial, marking 250 years of independence.

The Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, voted for the independence of the United Colonies by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2, 1776. The Declaration of Independence, mainly written by Committee of Five member Thomas Jefferson, was proclaimed on July 4, the date on which the anniversary of independence is observed.

Kick off the day right with a celebratory Geocaching event for the 250th Independance Day!

Semiquincentennial
July 4, 2026
7:00 - 7:30 am
Ehlert Park, Brookfield, Illinois