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 | Time TBA
“The Revolutionary War” by Dr. Kevin Tanner
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | Time TBA
“Writing the Constitution” by Dr. Kevin Tanner
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Time TBA
“Westward Expansion” by Mr. Nick Tooley
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | Time TBA
“The Military and America” by Mr. William Parker
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | Time TBA
“Economic Growth” by Dr. Greg Zieren
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Time TBA
“Scientific Developments” by Dr. Phil Kemmerly
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Time TBA
“Education in America” by Dr. Carlette Hardin
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Time TBA
“Medical Developments” by Dr. Tom Grabenstein
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Time TBA
“American Society”
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Time TBA
“American 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 | Time TBA
“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 TBA)
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
July 2026 (Date/Time TBA)
“250 Years of American Music” by Mr. Mike Ritter and The Cumberland Winds
APSU Mabry Concert Hall, Music/Mass Communication Building, 266 Marion Street, Clarksville