1776-2026
Welcome to Patchogue’s America 250 celebration—community-led events, history, arts,
and service honoring 250 years of the American story and the people shaping our next chapter.
Join the A250 community list to get updates, opportunities to participate, and ways to support local celebrations.
America's 250th
Anniversary Committee
The Patchogue Roundtable — a new organization bringing together local service clubs and community organizations — has partnered with the Greater Patchogue Foundation to establish the America's 250th Anniversary Committee (A250 Committee) to coordinate this historic celebration.
Several local organizations have joined together in this effort, including the Patchogue Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue-Medford School District, the Patchogue Historical Society, and others. Our mission is to unite local organizations in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America throughout all of 2026.
We plan to establish Patchogue.info as a central information hub to collect and disseminate information about anniversary-related events and activities across our community — featuring a community-wide events calendar, information about participating organizations, and opportunities for residents to get involved.
A Year-Long Celebration
The celebration spans all of 2026, with events from many organizations across Patchogue and the surrounding community.
May 17, 2026
Mental Health Run @ Pat-Med High School
5K Run/Walk.1 Mile Kids Run
Resources available for our local mental health vendors with Giveaways and Refreshments
May 18-22, 2026
Patchogue Medford School District - A250 Spirit Week
Patchogue-Medford has planned a week of festivities in the spirit of unity and philanthropy.
May 21, 2026
Celebrating America's 250th:
"YANKEE DOODLE Goes to SEA"
Hear songs that date from the Revolution and learn a lot of history when Stephen performs.
May 31, 2026
From Diary to Gravesite: Discovering Elizabeth Oakes Smith, Carnegie Library
Enjoy live readings derived from her diary, and then cross the street to the Lakeview Cemetery.
June 10, 2026
Long Island and the American Revolution, Pat-Med Library
Long Island and our residents played a significant part in winning the final victory. Hear all about it from historian, Noel Gish.
June 13, 2026
Here Lies Buried... A Tour of Patriot Graves
Join us for a visit to the graves of Patchogue's forefathers: the veterans and patriots who fought for independence buried in Lakeview and adjacent
JUNE 14, 2026
Betsy Ross Ball
Flag Day
Join us in honoring our nation's founding spirit, bring the whole family! Dress as an American Revolutionary soldier.
July 1, 2026
The Savvy Sightseer: Washington, DC, Pat-Med Library
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by delving into the backstories of many key USA destinations, including Washington, DC. Celebrate 250 years in the Nation’s Capital!
July 4, 2026
SIGN UP TO MARCH IN THE: 78th Patchogue Lions 4th of July Parade
The parade is on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and starts at 12:00 PM. Line-up is at 11:00 AM at West Avenue and Main Street. Floats will be judged at 11:15 AM.
JULY 4, 2026
78th Patchogue Lions 4th of July Parade
Sponsored by the Patchogue Lions Club and supported by the Village of Patchogue — the focal point of our celebration.
July 21, 2026
Unearthing Early American Records, Pat-Med Library, Medford
Join genealogist Sarah Gutmann and learn what records are available, what information they hold, and where to find them.
August 24, 2026
America 250 Trivia,
Pat-Med Library
Celebrate the Semiquincentennial with America-themed trivia! Participants may come with their own team or join one at the event. Teams will consist of 3–5 players.
YEAR-ROUND
Community
Events
Scout troops, churches, civic groups, businesses — all organizations are welcome to add their events to the A250 calendar.
THROUGHOUT 2026
School District
Activities
Patchogue-Medford Schools exploring anniversary themes in Homecoming Parade, Prom, poster competitions, and more.
Past Events
APRIL 6-11, 2026
The American Revolution Experience
A collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution Colonel Josiah Smith Chapter on display.
APRIL 9, 2026
Revolutionary Rapscallions
Join historian Mark Sternberg to discover how two Long Island merchants transformed into government-sanctioned raiders during the American Revolution.
APRIL 19, 2026
Captain Austin Roe Commemoration
The Patchogue Historical Society honors Captain Austin Roe, Revolutionary War hero buried in Patchogue.
APRIL 24 - 30, 2026
Suffolk 250 Arbor Day Program to ‘Plant it Forward’
Free tree seedlings to residents at County Parks between Arbor Day, April 24, 2026, and April 30, 2026
May 11, 2026
The Bald & The Beautiful Pat-Med Library, Medford
In recognition of the nation's upcoming 250th birthday, this talk celebrates the remarkable comeback of the bald eagle
How to Participate
There are three ways your organization or business can join Patchogue's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.
Through our partnership with the Greater Patchogue Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, individual donations may be tax-deductible as permitted by law.
In partnership with the Greater Patchogue Foundation, the Patchogue Roundtable has established the America’s 250th Anniversary Committee (A250 Committee) to coordinate this historic celebration.
Several local organizations including the Patchogue Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue-Medford School District, the Patchogue Historical Society, and others — have joined together in this effort.
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America's 250th Anniversary Committee · Patchogue, New York
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