# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Family Event - Heart Filled History Fun: Celebrating 250 Years of America & Washington’s Legacy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: From Hearts to History: A Family Celebration of America

Celebrate history, creativity, and togetherness at this fun, family-friendly event! Hearts & Heroes brings George Washington’s birthday together with America’s 250th anniversary for a day filled with hands-on activities, games, and crafts for all ages. Learn about Washington’s legacy, make festive valentines, and explore the spirit of the 1700s in an engaging and approachable way. Join us as we celebrate the heart of our nation’s story—past and present!

Creative Activities Include:

- Folding and decorating a letter-locking love note (also known as a “puzzle purse” Valentine), a popular tradition in the American colonies as early as the 1700s
- Creating a tricorn hat inspired by the Founding Fathers
- Cutting and assembling homemade Valentine’s cards

Perfect for families, history lovers, and young crafters alike!


Boone Youth Explorers is our monthly program designed to spark curiosity and connect kids with local history through hands-on experiences.

Boone Youth Explorers is generously supported by Missouri Humanities and Missouri Arts Council. Financial assistance for this program has been provided by the City of Columbia, Office of Cultural Affairs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/free-family-event-heart-filled-history-fun-celebrating-250-years-of-america-and-washington’s-legacy/200029360864748
- **Event Categories**: kids, valentines-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201
- **lat**: 38.9073
- **long**: -92.29386
- **full address**: 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Family Event - Heart Filled History Fun: Celebrating 250 Years of America & Washington’s Legacy being held?
  - **A:** Free Family Event - Heart Filled History Fun: Celebrating 250 Years of America & Washington’s Legacy takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free Family Event - Heart Filled History Fun: Celebrating 250 Years of America & Washington’s Legacy?
  - **A:** Free Family Event - Heart Filled History Fun: Celebrating 250 Years of America & Washington’s Legacy is organized by Boone County History & Culture Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free Family Event - Heart Filled History Fun: Celebrating 250 Years of America & Washington’s Legacy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Free Family Event - Heart Filled History Fun: Celebrating 250 Years of America & Washington’s Legacy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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