In 2026, the City of Winter Park will proudly celebrate America’s 250th birthday. A dedicated committee has been 
We invite you to join us in commemorating the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—America’s 250th Birthday — and look forward to celebrating with you!
- Craig O’Neil, Chair
Communications Department - Allison Chandler
Park Avenue District - Anda Ariail
Communications Department - Anne Sallee
Economic Development & CRA - April Douglas
Daughters of the American Revolution - Arielle Courtney
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - Christy Grieger
Winter Park History Museum - Daniel Isaac
Winter Park Youth Council - Dena Salas
Winter Park History Museum - Emily Bourmas-Fry
Crealdé School of Art - Emily McQuade
Winter Park Library - Gabbi Formosa
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce - John Clark
Parks & Recreation Department - Johnny Miller
Natural Resources & Sustainability Department - Josh Nye
Urban Forestry Division - Kelsi Baker
Parks & Recreation Department - Marissa Gallow
WUCF - Meghan Robinson
Communications Department - Mike McCosker
Parks & Recreation Department - Nicole Marshall
Natural Resources & Sustainability Department - Peggy Bohl
Public Art Advisory Board - Pragasen Ramiah
Hannibal Square Merchants Association - Theresa Broman
Communications Department
- Liberty Tree takes root in Winter Park to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary [January 27, 2026]
- Winter Park celebrates America250 with community-wide celebrations through July [January 27, 2026]
- Winter Park gets Liberty Tree for celebration of nation turning 250 [January 17, 2026]
- Winter Park Celebrates Nations 250th Birthday with Over 70 Events [January 14, 2026]
- William P. Duval DAR Chapter donates Liberty Tree in Winter Park, FL to celebrate America 250 [January 5, 2026]
- Winter Park prepares to celebrate America250 [October 22, 2025]
Events celebrating America’s 250th Birthday 
The following America 250 events include city sponsored and Winter Park Arts & Culture Alliance member events.