Mobile Museums Bring Freedom 250 to Military Communities

View Online Mobile Museums Bring Freedom 250 to Military Communities March 11, 2026 | 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.

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