The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History highlights the complexities of the American story.

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America’s 250th birthday celebration into the country’s single biggest year for volunteering.

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue.

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W.

The United States is about to start the countdown to its 250th anniversary.