U.S. 250th

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/15/26. we discuss what it means to be a patriot now and if America is still living up to the ideals the nation was founded on 250 years ago.

Monroe County marked the milestone with a free celebration in downtown Rochester.

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, NPR is launching a virtual time capsule project inspired by StoryCorps.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, some local women whose ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War want to ensure the whole story behind America's battle for independence is told.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/2/26, we discuss how Indigenous groups view the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 250 years that followed.

“New York could not have become the Empire State without a systematic program of indigenous dispossession, and that program of dispossession was launched on turbo during the American Revolution.”

America's 250th anniversary is here, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate it, here's a list of local events around our region.

Whatever the narrative that is told, the events surrounding the deaths of Lt. Boyd and Sgt. Parker in what is now Livingston County left a lasting scar on this region.

A Central New York indigenous craftsman is among the rare artisans reclaiming ancient traditions through the carving of traditional lacrosse sticks.

Of the 80 or so Revolutionary War veterans buried in the historic cemetery, none has likely had their story more misconstrued than him.