250th Anniversary of the “First Flag”

Greater Boston Chapter, MA
1 January 2026

Public commemoration of the first raising of the American flag in 1776 on Prospect Hill, including a historic parade from Somerville City Hall, reenactors, fife and drum music, mounted General George Washington, patriotic commentary, guest speakers, ceremonial raising of the “Great Union” Flag, and a companion-supported brunch for uniformed participants.

Patriot’s Day Observances

Greater Boston Chapter, MA
19 April 2025

Participation in Patriot’s Day ceremonies including Lexington Green, Concord Bridge, and the Boston Patriot Day Parade honoring the opening events of the American Revolution.

Powder Alarm Commemoration

MOWW Region I
1 September 2024

Public ceremony marking the Powder Alarm of 1774, one of the earliest events leading to the American Revolution.

Cantigny Army Birthday Plaque Project

Chicago Chapter, IL
14 June 2025

Installation of a commemorative plaque at Cantigny recognizing the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday and America’s Semiquincentennial, supporting public remembrance and patriotic education.

COL Thatcher T. P. Luquer Memorial Plaque Dedication

Roosevelt Chapter, NY
26 April 2026

A memorial ceremony at Oakland Cemetery in Mt. Kisco, New York, honoring COL Thatcher T. P. Luquer—World War I engineer, first Commander of the NYC MOWW Chapter, fourth Commander-in-Chief of MOWW, and the driving force behind the original 1936 proclamation of Army Day. The event includes the installation of a bronze plaque and a public recognition ceremony involving local veterans, youth organizations, and community members, reinforcing Army Day’s historical significance and honoring U.S. Army service.

Delaware Militia & America 250 Heritage Days

Delaware Chapter, DE
18-19 October 2025

A heritage weekend focused on the Delaware Militia and the 250th Anniversary, featuring living historians, historical actors portraying key founding figures, youth organizations, puppet plays depicting Revolutionary events, and a possible Massing of the Colors.

Homecoming 250: Navy & Marine Corps Anniversary

Philadelphia Chapter, PA
9-16 October 2025

The Philadelphia Chapter helped sponsor and host activities for Homecoming 250, a week-long celebration honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Events included ship parades, flyovers, ceremonies, and historic tributes, highlighted by the Navy & Marine Corps 250 Parade.

Army Birthday 250 – America 250 Commemoration

Philadelphia Chapter, PA
13-15 June 2025

A major historical event highlighting the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday, including reenactors on horseback, a church service at Christ Church, troop marshalling, and a ceremonial recommissioning of General George Washington at Independence Hall as part of America 250.

Celebrating 700 Years of Heritage & 250 Years of Grace

Region V Chapters
20 February 2026

A Georgian-themed colonial costume ball featuring period dances, historic presentations, a Colonial Massing of the Colors, and live music, benefiting youth civic education initiatives.

Independence Day Observance at the Signers’ Monument

Augusta Chapter, GA
4 July 2025

Community ceremony honoring Georgia’s signers of the Declaration of Independence at the Augusta Signers’ Monument.

Memorial Day Observance at the All Wars Monument

Augusta Chapter, GA
26 May 2025

Public Memorial Day observance ceremony at the All Wars Monument, honoring America’s fallen with military and civic guest speakers.

Lafayette Tour at Meadow Garden

Augusta Chapter, GA
23 March 2025

Living history event reenacting Lafayette’s 1825 visit to the home of Declaration signer George Walton in Augusta, Georgia.

U.S. Military Anniversary Luncheon

Memphis Chapter, TN
13 February 2025

Commemorative luncheon celebrating the founding of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with patriotic partners and a distinguished guest speaker.

Installation of Memorial Plaques at Puerto Rico National Cemeteries

Puerto Rico Chapter, PR
26 March 2026

Design, casting, and permanent installation of two bronze memorial plaques at the Morovis and Aguadilla National Cemeteries honoring veterans’ service and sacrifice, supporting America 250 and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

Counting Down Through History

Dallas Chapter, TX

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, the Dallas Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars looks to count down to the celebration by focusing on key points in the history of the nation—from its founding, to its fundamental standing as a force for good and a beacon of hope.

Follow the historical countdown by clicking here!

45th Annual Massing of the Colors

Fort Worth Chapter, TX
9 November 2026

A Service of Remembrance and Dedication to the Colors conducted with Fort Worth ISD JROTC, featuring military music, flag pairs from patriotic organizations, and a keynote portrayal of General of the Armies John J. Pershing as part of the chapter’s Patriotic Education Outreach.

MOWW Historic Marker Dedication

Santa Cruz Valley Chapter, AZ
5 August 2025

The 2026 MOWW National Convention in Tucson, AZ opened with the dedication of a new granite historical marker at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana. This tribute honors all who have served and celebrates over 100 years of MOWW service as we look ahead to America’s 250th.

America 250 Armed Forces Day Concert In The Park

GA Bradley-COL Hanson Chapter, CA
16 May 2026

In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, the G/A Omar N. Bradley – COL L. Thaxton Hanson (186) Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), in partnership with American Legion Post 288 (La Crescenta) and the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will host a FREE Concert in the Park featuring the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Concert Band, on Saturday, May 16th (Armed Forces Day). The event will be held in Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Boulevard, La Cañada Flintridge, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The concert will also feature JROTC Color Guards and a youth vocal program. Seating will be on the park lawn, so please bring chairs, blankets, and picnic items: information booths will be set-up featuring the sponsoring organizations.

Veterans are encouraged to attend and learn more about the MOWW Chapter’s flagship Youth Character Development Program and how veterans can have an impact on today’s youth as part of the Order’s Community Outreach mission.

Washington State Patriotic Day

Puget Sound Chapter, WA
21 March 2026

Washington State Patriotic Day serves to celebrate patriotism and honor service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. There will be a Massing of the Colors, where 50 or more flag units from veterans’ organization; active duty and National Guard units; first responders, civic and youth groups and Junior ROTC units march into Pioneer Middle School Gym carrying their unit flag alongside the American Flag.

This year, we are celebrating America 250 by staging a stylized re-enactment of the British Evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1775. As the audience arrives, they will see British and Loyalist re-enactors milling about at the front of the gym. We will hold the Parade of Flags (the massing of the Colors) and will begin the re-enactment. At the end of a brief history of the occupation/siege of Boston, the British and Loyalists will symbolically march out of “Boston”. Then, the WA SAR Fife and Drum Corps, led by the MOWW America 250 flag, will triumphantly lead the Joint Service JROTC Color Guard in occupying “Boston” and presenting the colors and continuing the rest of the event.

Location: Pioneer Middle School, 1750 Bob’s Hollow Lane, Dupont, WA 98327
21 March 2026, 2 – 4 PM (1400 – 1600)

Freedom Bells National Bell Tolling WebApp

San Diego Chapter, CA

Creation of a nationwide bell tolling WebApp platform supporting America 250 participation through synchronized countdown tools, bell sounds, registration, ceremony resources, music, readings, and outreach to communities nationwide.

Massing of the Colors for Flag Day

Capt. Gaylord Dillingham Memorial Chapter, HI
24 June 2025

A formal Massing of the Colors ceremony held at the Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda honoring Flag Day and the U.S. Army Birthday as part of the State of Hawaii’s official America 250 Commemoration. The event assembles representatives from multiple veterans and military professional organizations and includes participation by state legislators and a U.S. Army Pacific Major General, with recognition from the Governor of Hawaii.