# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America 250 Celebration: Sarasota County Through Time
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Sarasota County History Center as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exploring 250 years of history through a local lens.

America’s story is made up of millions of local stories, including ours! Discover how Sarasota County has been shaped by the people, places and events that connect our community to the larger American experience.

View the event in our library calendar: https://loom.ly/cR3oIa4
Event highlights include:
• Traveling Timeline Exhibit – Walk through Sarasota County history and discover how local events connect to larger moments across Florida and the nation.
• History Presentations – Join author and historian Doug Alderson as he explores Florida’s unique history, environment and cultural heritage.
• Community History Connections – Meet representatives from local organizations preserving Sarasota County’s history and learn how to explore your own connections to the past.
• Hands-On Activities for All Ages – Help create a collaborative community quilt reflecting on Sarasota County’s role in America’s history.
• Community Celebration – Enjoy live music, cookies, dirty sodas, the Pop-Up Library and a full day of family-friendly activities.
Whether you're a lifelong resident, a history enthusiast or simply curious about the stories that shaped our community, there’s something for everyone.

Celebrate America 250 with us and discover that history belongs to us all.

For more information, visit SarasotaCountyLibraries.org/DigitalLibrary or call 941-861-1110.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/america-250-celebration-sarasota-county-through-time/200030185919551
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, art, literary-art, entertainment, pop-ups, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 127

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Selby Library, 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236
- **lat**: 27.33771
- **long**: -82.54349
- **full address**: Selby Library, 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America 250 Celebration: Sarasota County Through Time being held?
  - **A:** America 250 Celebration: Sarasota County Through Time takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Selby Library, 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America 250 Celebration: Sarasota County Through Time?
  - **A:** America 250 Celebration: Sarasota County Through Time is organized by Sarasota County Government.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** America 250 Celebration: Sarasota County Through Time is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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