Get ready to celebrate 250 years of America! Join us at the library for special events, programs, and activities that explore the people, stories, and moments that shaped our nation. From hands-on fun and fascinating history to creative programs for all ages, there’s something for everyone as we countdown to America’s 250th birthday. Check back often and be part of the celebration! 🇺🇸
Upcoming Events
February 24, 2026
Friends of the Library Presents Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch. This is an online, virtual author event available on demand after the live session.
March 4, 2026
America250: PH Museum Presents: Voices & Visions of 1776 – Art & Culture. Celebrate America250 with clips from PBS’s The American Revolution, along with speakers, discussion, museum artifacts, refreshments, and the exhibition 100 Years of Palm Harbor: A Step Back in Time.
April 11, 2026
America250: “America: A Quest for Freedom”. In honor of America250, join us for an interactive show featuring music in the American tradition. Presented by Opera for Earth.
April 25, 2026
America250: Our Musical Chairs Concert. Our Musical Chairs will be performing some patriotic tunes from the American songbook in honor of America’s semi-quinecentennial. Unveiling of the new Elisa Nelson American Girl Doll Collection to follow in the Children’s Room.
April 25, 2026
America250: Grand Opening of Elisa Nelson American Girl Doll Collection. Join us as we honor America250 with the start of a new special collection: loanable American Girl dolls! This new collection is made possible by Elisa’s Greatest Wishes.
May 23, 2026
America250: Friends Concert Series. Join local musical guest Coconut Groove as we celebrate America250 with songs featuring classic Americana standards.
June 3, 2026
America250: PH Museum Presents: The Spirit of Service – Civic Engagement. Celebrate our country’s America250. The evening will feature clips from PBS’s The American Revolution. Enjoy speakers, post-film discussions, refreshments, and a special exhibition from the museum.
Check back, more great events are coming soon!
Past Events
January 7, 2026
Palm Harbor Museum Presents: Celebrate Heritage Village. Monica Drake, operations manager of Heritage Village, shared programs, speakers, exhibits, and festival events planned for American250 and Heritage Village’s 50th anniversary. Hosted by the Palm Harbor Museum.
February 12, 2026
Friends of the Library Presents: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart. This is an online, virtual author event available on-demand after the live session.