The Best Places to Celebrate America 250 with Erin Gifford and Barbara Noe Kennedy

America is turning 250 years old, and the nation is marking the milestone by revisiting overlooked stories, opening archives, and gearing up for a year packed full of celebrations. Washington's personal copy of the U.S. Constitution will emerge from the vaults, while in Boston Harbor, an international fleet of tall ships will arrive with billowing sails—just as they did when a revolution was born.In this episode, host Angie Orth welcomes travel experts Erin Gifford and Barbara Noe Kennedy to break down the biggest milestone celebration of our lifetime. Erin has written the guide "Explore America: 250 Places to Go in 2026," while Barbara has covered the most compelling events and untold stories emerging across the country. Together, they reveal where to find the best celebrations nationwide.You'll discover the National Archives' new exhibits, explore the untold history of Williamsburg's First Baptist Church, and find out how to avoid crowds during America's year-long birthday festivities. This episode is your complete guide to celebrating a quarter-millennium of American history.What You’ll Learn:2:17 Why this milestone matters in America's story 9:31 Philadelphia's two-week festival, featuringfree concerts and unique events 15:50 Unexpected stops beyond the usual suspects20:03 The international armada of tall ships touring the Atlantic coast 26:26 What you’ll take away from this once-in-a-lifetime celebrationConnect with:Erin Giffordhttps://www.eringifford.com/https://www.instagram.com/byeringiffordBarbara Noe Kennedyhttps://www.barbaranoekennedy.com/https://www.instagram.com/barbaranoekennedy/?hl=enWhat are YOUR plans for America 250? Tell us in the comments! Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises