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- 1David Muir climbs to Statue of Liberty's torch for America 250●America 250: David Muir climbs up to the Statue of Liberty's torch
ABC News anchor David Muir climbed up to the Statue of Liberty's torch as part of the network's coverage of America 250, the 250th anniversary of US independence in 2026. The rare access to the torch, which has been closed to the public since 1916, forms part of special programming marking the semiquincentennial.
- 2Anamosa Pumpkinfest adopts America 250 theme this year●Anamosa Pumpkinfest adds America 250 theme this year
Anamosa, Iowa's annual Pumpkinfest is adding an America 250 theme for this year's festival, tying the community celebration to the 250th anniversary of US independence in 2026. Organizers are folding the patriotic milestone into the town's signature pumpkin-centered event, which draws visitors to the self-styled Pumpkin Capital of Iowa each fall. Details on specific anniversary programming have not been outlined in initial reports.