America 250, A Semiquincentennial Celebration of the Birth of the United States 1776-2026
It all started with a revolution. In 1776, thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Explore America 250, a curated collection of events and voices that have shaped America’s heritage and landscapes—from the Boston Massacre, the Battle of Lexington, and the American Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, the Presidents, famous figures, iconic landmarks, and more. Celebrate the spirit of America through its ideals and accomplishments across the United States in historical fiction and nonfiction, poems and songs, coloring books, and other activity books.
America the Beautiful: Patriotic Songs, Verses and Quotes of Freedom, By Gaither Music Group. $14.99
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with this beautifully illustrated hardcover featuring 72 patriotic songs curated from the Gaither Music Library. Each song includes a QR code for easy streaming on your preferred platform.
Essential Documents of American History, Volume I: From Colonial Times to the Civil War, Edited by Bob Blaisdell. $22.95
The most important documents in American history: Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Emancipation Proclamation, presidential speeches, Supreme Court decisions, Acts and Declarations of Congress, essays, letters, and much more.
Essential Documents of American History, Volume II: From Reconstruction to the Twenty-first Century, Edited by Bob Blaisdell. $22.95
The second in a two-volume compilation of the most important documents in American history features speeches by Martin Luther King, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chief Joseph, Susan B. Anthony, and other great Americans as well as presidential addresses, Supreme Court decisions, Acts and Declarations of Congress, essays, letters, and much more. Each includes a brief introduction.
The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History 1775-1865 Edited by John Grafton. $7.00
Thirteen compelling and influential documents: Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, James Madison's The Federalist, George Washington's First Inaugural Address, The Monroe Doctrine, Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, and more.
God Bless America: A Coloring Book with Bible Verses, By Gaither Music Group. $15.99
Celebrate your faith and freedom with 36 beloved songs from Gaither Music Group. This interactive format includes QR codes that link to recordings by beloved Gaither artists—plus heartfelt lyrics, Scripture verses, and hand-drawn line art.
Americana: A Coloring Book, By Jessica Mazurkiewicz. $9.99
Featuring 31 illustrations of small-town imagery, favorite pastimes, icons of American history, and other beloved traditions that have shaped our great nation, this coloring book is as American as apple pie.
Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier: The Narrative of Joseph Plumb Martin, By Joseph Plumb Martin. $11.99
A wide-eyed teenager during much of the Revolutionary War, Martin recounts in grim detail his harrowing confrontations with gnawing hunger, bitter cold, and the fear of battle.
Picture the Past: The American Revolution Historical Coloring Book, By Peter F. Copeland. $5.99
Forty-five detailed illustrations that capture the drama of America's struggle for independence from England. Includes scenes of the Boston Massacre, the Battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington at the Delaware, and many other significant milestones. A fact-filled descriptive caption accompanies each image. Ages 9 and up.
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