Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM Gates Open
10:45 AM-6:00 PM Full Program
Location: National Mall, Washington, D.C. — Main Stage at 12th Street
Special Guests Speakers & Performers
Public Leadership
Speaker Mike Johnson
56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Secretary Marco Rubio
72nd United States Secretary of State
Secretary Pete Hegseth
29th United States Secretary of War
Senator Tim Scott
United States Senator from South Carolina
Ambassador Monica Crowley
35th Chief of Protocol of the United States
Dr. Ben Carson
Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and renowned neurosurgeon
Major General Patrick Brady, USA (Ret.)
Medal of Honor Recipient and retired United States Army Major General
Dr. Larry Arnn
12th President of Hillsdale College
Three Pillars of the Day
Pillar I — The Miracles that Made Us: A reflection on God’s providence throughout 250 years, honoring the faith that inspired America’s founders and has carried us forward in every generation since.
Pillar II — The Miracles Still in Our Midst: Personal testimonies of God’s healing in our lives and in our land.
Pillar III — A New Birth of Faith and Freedom: A collective expression of gratitude for 250 years of freedom — and a unified moment of rededication asking for God’s blessing, guidance, and grace for the next 250.
I’m going!!!
nice, safe travels, and have a blessed time!
Sounds fantastic!
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Rededicate 250, register at https://freedom250.org/celebration/rededicate-250-a-national-jubilee-of-prayer-praise-and-thanksgiving?drawer=rededicate-250-signup
Details https://freedom250.org
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Gates Open 10:45 AM-6:00 PM Full Program Location: National Mall, Washington, D.C. — Main Stage at 12th Street
Special Guests Speakers & Performers
Public Leadership Speaker Mike Johnson 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Secretary Marco Rubio 72nd United States Secretary of State
Secretary Pete Hegseth 29th United States Secretary of War
Senator Tim Scott United States Senator from South Carolina
Ambassador Monica Crowley 35th Chief of Protocol of the United States
Dr. Ben Carson Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and renowned neurosurgeon
Major General Patrick Brady, USA (Ret.) Medal of Honor Recipient and retired United States Army Major General
Dr. Larry Arnn 12th President of Hillsdale College
Three Pillars of the Day
Pillar I — The Miracles that Made Us: A reflection on God’s providence throughout 250 years, honoring the faith that inspired America’s founders and has carried us forward in every generation since.
Pillar II — The Miracles Still in Our Midst: Personal testimonies of God’s healing in our lives and in our land.
Pillar III — A New Birth of Faith and Freedom: A collective expression of gratitude for 250 years of freedom — and a unified moment of rededication asking for God’s blessing, guidance, and grace for the next 250.