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🦅Celebrate America 250 With A Year-Long Exploration Pass in AACO

Be Revolutionary: America250 Exploration Trail Pass includes places throughout Anne Arundel County

By Laura McElwain Colquhoun, Publisher Mom, Macaroni KID Pasadena-Severna Park-Glen Burnie July 30, 2026

What better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday year than learning about its founding and history? Visit up to 61 places right here in Anne Arundel County to learn more about both American and local history-- history that includes colonial beginnings through today.

The Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County non-profit is sponsoring Be Revolutionary: America250 Exploration Trail Pass, a year-long scavenger hunt-type trail for enthusiasts of all ages. Finishers are eligible for fun prizes! 

Places on the trail include historical locations, libraries, restaurants, art centers, and more -- all are places that have played integral roles in Anne Arundel County history. You check in at each place with a QR code.

Finish the trail by December 31, 2026. You have until the end of January 2027 to claim your prizes at the Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Visitors Center in downtown Annapolis.

FREE to participate! 

Visit Annapolis Be Revolutionary postcard
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Be Revolutionary


Click here for more information and to register for Be Revolutionary: America250 Exploration Trail Pass



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