Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado will host the Liberty 250 exhibit May 22-25, 2026, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the veterans of the American Revolution. In the tradition of honoring those whose sacrifices made the liberties we enjoy possible; Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado will present this powerful exhibition which tells the story of America’s War for Independence. Through a compelling visual and narrative journey, the exhibit traces the path from colonial unrest to the birth of a new nation, revealing how ordinary people, extraordinary courage and shared ideals shaped the meaning of liberty.
Signing the Declaration of Independence
Presented through a series of large-scale illustrated panels, the exhibition brings to life the struggles, turning points and enduring principles that defined the fight for independence. Visitors will encounter the voices and experiences of those who stood at the center of history, gaining a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices that forged a nation and continue to define it today.
The 180 linear foot exhibit will be open to the public Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25. The exhibit will also appear at other secondary locations, to be announced, throughout the summer.
Other attractions include a theatre, patriots, a children’s table, historical flags display, our annual memorial ceremony, & field of flags display!
In addition to the exhibit, there will be a 16’ x 24’ theater featuring introductory videos telling the story of how the United States of America was founded, starting with early the American colonists’ conflict with Great Britain and Continental Congress’ signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Throughout the weekend, the exhibition will be enhanced by costumed docents and interpreters who help immerse audiences in the era, making history vivid, human, and accessible for all ages. A children’s table will have age-appropriate activities and giveaways for kids.
The Plaza will host an amazing display of more than 30 historic American flags. Each flag is different in design and is bound to an important time in U.S. history. Take a free tour through time to see how our flag has evolved over the years — and for what purposes, from colonial flags to the present. Observe the history and origin of each flag.
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will take place Sunday, May 24, at noon. It will include:
1) Color Guard ceremony, 2) Keynote speaker, Tom Hand, veteran, author, historian, and founder of Americana Corner, 3) Missing man table and honors ceremony, 4) 21-gun salute, 5) Booths from over 30 local veterans service organizations (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), & 6) Food trucks (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
A field of 500 American flags will fly in formation on Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25, at Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado at the south entrance of the park. The powerful display of red, white, and blue—known as “Field of Honor®”—is a patriotic tribute to our country and community heroes and is open to the public at no charge.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Gary Ricker, President of Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado at gary@ricker.com.