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America 250 at Sarasota County Libraries
Reflecting on the Past. Engaging the Future.
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources invites the community to reflect on the nation’s history through engaging programs, conversations and celebrations.
America 250 at Sarasota County Libraries will feature a wide variety of events for all ages, including arts and crafts, historical presentations, cultural programs and family activities designed to explore the stories that shaped America. Together, these programs encourage civic engagement, cultural understanding and meaningful reflection as the nation approaches this historic milestone.
View all of our events for America's 250 Celebration.
America 250 Celebration at Selby Library
A special America 250 Celebration at will be held at Selby Library on July 11 featuring live music, family-friendly activities, local heritage organizations, interactive exhibits and presentations by Florida author Doug Alderson, exploring Florida’s culture, imagery and identity through storytelling and historic photographs.
About Florida Reflections
In addition to local programming, Sarasota County Libraries is partnering with Florida Humanities to present the Florida Reflections series, part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a national initiative created in collaboration with local humanities organizations and community partners. The initiative explores Florida’s contributions to the American experience while encouraging civic engagement and cultural understanding. Funding for the Florida Reflections program is provided in part through the Thomas M. and Irene B. Kirbo Charitable Foundation, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the Community Foundation for Brevard.
Florida Reflections explores Florida’s unique place in the American story through thought-provoking programs led by historians, scholars, artists and civic leaders. Topics include overlooked Revolutionary histories, democracy in Florida, Indigenous knowledge, cultural traditions and the many voices that continue to shape our communities today.