America 250 / Colorado 150 Commemoration

Discover our official America 250 event—simply click the image above to learn more.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th year of statehood,
Bear’s Ranch will host a special two-day community gathering on July 4–5, 2026 to honor American service and the history of our nation.

The event will mark the public launch of the Home of the Brave Museum project and the beginning of the Phoenix Campaign — a national effort to rebuild and expand the museum for future generations.

Event highlights will include:

• Veteran recognition and patriotic ceremonies
• Historical displays and WWII artifacts
• Live music and community gatherings
• Ranch activities and family programming
• Wagon rides, pony rides, and kids games
• Food, drinks, and local vendors
• Silent auction and fundraising activities

The celebration will bring together veterans, families, and the wider Durango community to reflect on the meaning of service and the shared heritage that connects generations of Americans.


Weekend Schedule of Events

Saturday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM — America 250 / Colorado 150 Commemoration, flag raising, color guard, national anthem, veteran recognition, Home of the Brave 35-year commemoration, and introduction to the Phoenix Campaign
12:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Beer Garden Open
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Live Music

Sunday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
12:00 PM — Durango Devo Kids Bike Race at Bear’s Ranch
12:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Beer Garden Open
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Live Music

MISSION

Home of the Brave is a non-profit WWII and veterans history museum founded over 30 years ago by the Tomlinson family in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Our mission is simple: Remember. Honor. Salute. We preserve the stories of the men and women who served, so future generations understand the cost of freedom.

In 2020, COVID shut down our Hawai‘i museum and destroyed the business that supported it. Rather than walk away, we made the decision to rebuild — relocating the Home of the Brave mission to Durango, Colorado, at our family property— Bears Ranch.