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Lake George, N.Y. (July 14, 2026) — As the nation continues to celebrate and reflect on the 250th anniversary of American independence, the historic “Repose of the Fallen” procession and memorial ceremony at Lake George Battlefield Park can now be experienced online through the release of an official commemorative video and photo galleries.

Lectures will feature authors, historians, and scholars showcasing a variety of research and perspectives on the Revolutionary period.

Kingston, NY – Senate House State Historic Site is announcing its Voices of Revolution: 250th Anniversary Lecture Series. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, attendees can dive a bit deeper into this fascinating period in American History, with talks from authors, scholars, and more. Each will offer their unique perspectives on the American Revolution and the time period surrounding it. All talks will be held on their respective dates at 6:30pm in the site’s Museum Building.

Over 20,000 historic manuscripts, rare books, and artifacts are made free to the public, marking the organization’s 75th anniversary and the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Pocantico Hills, NY – Historic Hudson Valley is proud to announce the launch of its digital library and collections portal. The extensive collections management platform contains over 20,000 items and is completely free to use, making centuries of regional history accessible to researchers, students, educators, genealogists, and history enthusiasts worldwide.

New Paltz, NY (July 7, 2026) – Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) is pleased to announce two new online exhibits that revisit and expand upon earlier research, revealing new information and stories that were previously unexplored. Both exhibits can be accessed for free at https://www.huguenotstreet.org/exhibits:…

New York, N.Y. - Fraunces Tavern Museum’s permanent collection holds numerous treasures of the American Revolutionary era that bring the stories of those who helped achieve American Independence to life. The Museum showcases a carefully curated selection of those treasures in its Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation special exhibition. To accompany this exhibition, Fraunces Tavern Museum has published Volume I of a catalog to accompany the displays covering the events of April 1775 to March 1777, and a special display of the Museum’s Revolutionary-era orderly books, which is now available for purchase at the Museum’s gift shop and will soon be available for purchase online.

Dramatic Reenactment of Iconic NYC Act of Rebellion, 250 Years Later to the Day

Thursday, July 9 at 12:00 Noon

New York, N.Y. - On Thursday, July 9, The New York Historical will commemorate the 250th anniversary of one of the American Revolution’s most dramatic acts of rebellion by toppling a towering replica of King George III’s statue, recreating the iconic moment that followed the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Lower Manhattan on July 9, 1776. Exactly 250 years to the day later, witness history come to life as the museum reenacts the historic moment when an inspired group of Revolutionary soldiers and sailors pulled down a gilded lead equestrian statue of the British monarch.

$750,000 Project Part of NY’s 250th American Revolution Commemoration 

New York State Historic Sites Hosting Full Slate of Commemorative Events in 2026 

Crown Point, NY – As part of the state’s 250th commemoration of the American Revolution, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is embarking on a $750,000 barracks preservation project at Crown Point State Historic Site. Located on a peninsula on the shores of Lake Champlain, the historic site contains the ruins of two forts, one French and one British. Both played crucial roles in 18th-century military events and the founding of the United States of America.

Norwich, N.Y. — The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) and the Chenango County Historian’s Office—along with collaborators C.S Miller Books, Colorscape Chenango, Commerce Chenango, Live Event NY, and the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association—are hosting the “America’s Potluck & Turtle Island Festival” from 4–8 p.m. on July 5 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.

New York, NY (June 26, 2026) – On Saturday, July 4, Macy’s will launch the 50^th Macy's 4^th of July Fireworks^®. Expanding to the lower East River in the Seaport, the lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City, and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge for the milestone anniversary will create a shared experience that connects more communities than ever.