America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026! This will be the nation’s semi-quincentennial, and the greater Clarksville-Montgomery County area prepares to help things unfold. All “Road to 250” events are free and open to the public.
The Road to 250 Proclamation
Press Release
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 4:00pm
“The Evolution of Democratic Thought and The Prelude to War” by Dr. Richard Gildrie
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 4:30pm
“The Revolutionary War” by Dr. Kevin Tanner
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 4:30pm
“Writing the Constitution” by Dr. Kevin Tanner
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 4:30pm
“Westward Expansion” by Mr. Nick Tooley
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 4:30pm
“The Military and America” by Mr. William Parker
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 4:30pm
“Economic Growth” by Dr. Greg Zieren
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 4:30pm
“Scientific Developments” by Dr. Phil Kemmerly
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 4:30pm
“Education in America” by Dr. Carlette Hardin
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 4:30pm
“Medical Developments” by Dr. Tom Grabenstein
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 4:30pm
“American Society”
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 4:30pm
“American Fine Arts Culture” by Mr. Frank Lott and Dr. Andrea Spofford
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 4:30pm
“America and the World” by Dr. Dewey Browder and Dr. Dlynn Williams
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
June 2026 | Date/Time TBD
Open House by the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation (MG [Ret] Brian Winski)
Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum, Fort Campbell Historical Foundation, 32 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell KY
Friday, June 26, 2026 | 7:30pm
“250 Years of American Music” by Mr. Mike Ritter and The Cumberland Winds
Gateway Church Assemblies of God, 1642 TN-12, Ashland City TN
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 4:30pm
“250 Years of American Music” by Mr. Mike Ritter and The Cumberland Winds
Grace Lutheran Church, 2041 Madison Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 7:30pm
“250 Years of American Music” by Mr. Mike Ritter and The Cumberland Winds
First Presbyterian Church, 213 Main Street, Clarksville