Morrisey announces America 250 Celebration at WV Capitol, $2M price tag at this point

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 649

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Standing between red, white and blue balloons, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a large celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in West Virginia.

The event marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

A four-day, family-friendly event is planned on the State Capitol Complex grounds from July 2-5. The centerpiece of the celebration will be the “America 250 Wheel,” according to Morrisey. Standing at 230 feet tall, it is the world’s tallest …

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