By U.S. Army Public Affairs

A fleet of six mobile museums, known as “freedom trucks,” is traveling throughout 2026, bringing the story of American independence to students, families and citizens in every corner of the country.

With interactive and inspiring content for visitors of all ages, the exhibits tell the extraordinary story of how the 13 colonies declared independence, defeated the British Empire and secured American sovereignty 250 years ago. Engaging elements such as quizzes, a kiosk to sign your name digitally to the Declaration of Independence and a wall of 50 American heroes allow users to celebrate the remarkable achievements the nation has made. 

The Freedom 250 initiative is a historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to reflect on the country’s founding principles, while rallying communities around the values that built the United States and the American dream. Every Freedom 250 event is unique and part of a national movement to celebrate America and set the tone for the next 250 years.

Hundreds of events like the freedom truck visits are taking place throughout the country and overseas, as part of the yearlong celebration. Information on all these events is available here.

March 10 – 12 | Fort Bragg, North Carolina 
John L. Throckmorton Library 
3346 R Miller St., Fayetteville 
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

March 27 – 28 | Middletown, Virginia 
Wayside Inn 
7783 Main St. 
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

March 27 – 28 | Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 
326 Elm St. 
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

April 3 – 12 | Phoenix 
Maricopa County Fair 
Arizona State Fairgrounds 
1826 W. McDowell Road 

April 22 – 24 | Newland, North Carolina 
Avery County Community Event 
Avery County Fairground 
661 Vale Road 

April 23 – 26 | Hillsdale, Michigan 
Hillsdale College “Central Hall Palooza” 
33 E. College St. 

May 11 – 25 | Urbandale, Iowa 
Living History Farms 
11121 Hickman Road 

July 7 – 15 | Summerfield, North Carolina 
Revolution Academy 
3800 Oak Ridge Road 

July 26 – Aug. 10 | Columbus, Ohio 
Ohio State Fair, Ohio Expo Center 
717 E. 17th St. 

Aug. 7 – 8 | West Branch, Iowa 
Hoover Hometown Days 
Main Street 

Aug. 10 – 23 | Lebanon, Tennessee 
Wilson County Fair: Tennessee State Fair 
945 E. Baddour Parkway 

Aug. 19 – 31 | Louisville, Kentucky 
Kentucky State Fair 
Kentucky State Expo Center 
937 Phillips Lane 

Aug. 25 – 30 | Brigham City, Utah 
U.S. 250 Tour 
Brigham Academy 
58 N. Main St. 

Sept. 25 – Oct. 18 | Dallas 
The State Fair of Texas 
925 S. Haskell Ave. 

Sept. 30 – Oct. 12 | Tulsa, Oklahoma 
Tulsa State Fair 
4145 E. 21st St. 

Oct. 1 – 12 | Winston-Salem, North Carolina 
Carolina Classic Fair 
421 27th Street Northwest 

Oct. 1 – Nov. 1 | Phoenix 
Arizona Exposition & State Fair 
1826 W. McDowell Road

The freedom truck mobile museums were created in partnership with the Prager University Foundation and Hillsdale College and made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Dates are subject to change.