Celebrate America250 in Nassau County — It’s Revolutionary

Celebrate America250 in Nassau County — It’s Revolutionary

Discover the Stories. Visit the Places.

As the nation celebrates 250 years of independence, Nassau County, Long Island invites you to explore the people, places, and moments that helped shape America’s story.

Through a curated series of America 250 blogs and features, Nassau County Tourism highlights Revolutionary War landmarks, historic estates, presidential connections, and waterfront villages across the county. Each story is designed to inspire real-world exploration, encouraging you to visit the sites where history happened.

Commemorative events and programs will take place throughout the anniversary year, and we’re actively building out our America250 event calendar as new celebrations are announced. 

Start exploring.
Plan your visit.
Experience Nassau County’s Revolutionary legacy.

Because here, history isn’t just remembered… It’s Revolutionary.

 

Historic white wood-frame meeting house in Nassau County surrounded by trees, representing early religious life on Long Island.
America 250History
African American Heritage in Nassau County: Freedom, Community, and the Valley Road Historic District
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Eisenhower Memorial at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, a historic Nassau County park built on the former Mitchel Field air base.
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Parks as Living History: Exploring Nassau County’s Historic Landscapes
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Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, the historic home of President Theodore Roosevelt and his Summer White House in Nassau County.
America 250Arts & CultureHistory
Legacy of Local Heroes: The People Who Shaped Nassau County’s Story
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Washington Spy Trail historic marker sign on Long Island pointing to Revolutionary War spy sites connected to George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring.
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The Culper Spy Ring: Oyster Bay’s Secret Role
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Charles Lindbergh standing beside the Spirit of St. Louis aircraft before his historic 1927 flight from Roosevelt Field on Long Island.
America 250Arts & CultureHistory
Nassau County: Where America Took Flight
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Hempstead House at Sands Point Preserve, a historic Gold Coast mansion in Nassau County.
America 250Arts & CultureHistory
Hidden History in Nassau County, Long Island: 11 Stops in Your America250 Tour
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Historic Roslyn landmark connected to George Washington’s 1790 Long Island tour
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“George Washington Slept Here:” Nassau County Locations Connected to America’s First President
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A carved wooden panel depicts a detailed scene of five people. Two men in suits and hats are shaking hands. The other three figures, including a seated woman holding a pipe and two children, observe. A tree is carved in the background.
Arts & CultureItineraries
Joysetta & Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County
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A large stone mansion with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush green grass and trees. Bright yellow flowers bloom in the foreground, and a clear blue sky is visible above.
HistoryItineraries
Planting Fields: Discover the Spirit of Gatsby on Long Island’s Gold Coast
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Gatsby style old mansion in Old Westbury Gardens
Food & DrinksParks & Beaches
Long Island’s Gold Coast: Explore Gatsby at Old Westbury Gardens
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A group of people, including children, gather in a room with wooden walls and a cozy fireplace at the Nassau County Museum of Art. They observe and discuss the abstract, colorful pieces adorning the walls. One person gestures toward an intriguing framed artwork.
Arts & CultureItineraries
Long Island’s Gold Coast: Gatsby & Nassau County Museum of Art
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A bronze statue of a man with a mustache and glasses, wearing a suit and bow tie, stands proudly. In the background, Nassau Countys lush greenery blurs into the warmth of an inviting sky, suggesting an elegant park or outdoor setting.
History
Live Like Teddy (Roosevelt) in Nassau County
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A blooming cherry blossom tree stands on a lush green lawn in front of a large stone house with arched windows and a chimney, set against a clear blue sky. Branches with green leaves frame the scene.
EntertainmentHistoryItineraries
The Rum Runner’s Tour of Nassau County: One-Day Itinerary
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A grand stone mansion in Sands Point boasts multiple chimneys and a central castle-like tower, surrounded by trees and lush greenery under a clear blue sky. The architecture features large windows and intricate stonework details.
EntertainmentHistoryItineraries
Long Island’s Gold Coast: Gatsby & Sands Point
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A rocky shoreline extends into the ocean under a clear blue sky. Logs and rocks are scattered on the sandy beach, and a small lighthouse is visible in the distance.
EntertainmentHistory
Prohibition’s Hidden Harbor: Rum Running on Long Island
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Sagamore Hhill
HistoryParks & Beaches
Summer Like a President in Nassau County
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Vintage plate with antique fork and spoon representing historic dining traditions
America 250Food & DrinksHistory
Historic Bites: Nassau County Restaurants with Stories to Tell
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America250 Events

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May 24, 2026
Memorial Day Weekend: America250 Celebration at Jones Beach
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July 5, 2026 - July 6, 2026
FourLeaf Air Show
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April 26, 2026
America’s 250th in Roslyn: Mills, Hearth & Community
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March 21, 2026 - July 26, 2026
250 Years of Art on Long Island
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June 20, 2026
Spy Through Parks
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April 27, 2026
Under Cover: 250 Years of Spying in America: Misinformation in the Age of AI
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July 2, 2026
Celebrate America Fireworks & Show

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