Kicking off America250 - Freedom250 Trucks Make First Stop in Greensboro, North Carolina

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Jan 22, 2026, 10:14 ET

Highly anticipated IMLS-funded traveling exhibits on America's founding and 250 years begins first of many stops throughout US

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 21^st, 2026, the Freedom 250 Freedom Truck made its first stop in North Carolina. Inspired by the Freedom Train of our nation's 1976 bicentennial, the Freedom Trucks are the largest ever traveling exhibits teaching about America's founding. Freedom Trucks will travel the nation to share the story of America's founding. The Freedom Trucks are one of many patriotic initiatives inspired by President Trump's Executive Order 14189, Celebrating America's 250th Birthday. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy was joined by Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling to host the launch event for the Freedom Trucks.

"The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour brings American history out of textbooks and into communities, classrooms, and workplaces across the country," said Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling. "By connecting our nation's past to the future of the American workforce, this initiative helps inspire the next generation to understand the values of opportunity, innovation, and service that make this country exceptional."

WHEN

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 1:30 EST

WHERE

Revolution Academy

3800 Oak Ridge Rd

Summerfield, NC 27358

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