To become a member of the DAR, women must be at least 18 years old and be able to prove direct lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. A patriot includes anyone who supported the ...

America turns 250 years old in 2026 and Philadelphia -- the place the United States was born -- is ready to celebrate with the world with a year's worth of firsts.

Maria Brown, head of the committee, hopes for every house to display two lights in a window or outside their dwelling the ...

This year, they are putting a patriotic twist on the program, coinciding with preparations for Illinois America 250: the state's campaign to mark the country's 250th birthday next year.