#america-250

#america-250

One of them is the New York Historical's Old Masters, New Amsterdam (until 30 August). One of several America 250 shows at the museum this year, it is drawn entirely from the Leiden Collection-philanthropist Thomas Kaplan's self-described "lending library" of 17th-century Netherlandish masterpieces (which is also set to be offered for fractional ownership).

After more than 12 years at the reins, Jeffrey Rosen is out as director of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, sparking accusations that President Donald Trump is once again seeking to control a U.S. cultural institution. Rosen, age 61, is a renowned legal scholar, and had played a key role in the museum's preparations for America 250, the national celebration of the semiquincentennial of the founding of the U.S.

We're always amazed by the creativity of our student artists. This year's America 250 theme encourages students to explore our local impact on the nation's story through art,

Christmas decorations are seen in the Red Room during an advance tour of the 2025 White House Christmas decorations on Dec. 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's White House Christmas decorations is "Home Is Where The Heart Is." (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) The "America 250" logo is seen on a Christmas tree skirt in the East Room during an advance tour of the 2025 White House Christmas decorations on December 01, 2025 in Washington, DC.