America 250 at PBSC

Panther Pride in Our Nation

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary on the Wings of an Eagle

Watch this video on how PBSC welding students came together to create “Forged Freedom.”

The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence inspired Palm Beach State College’s welding students to create an award-winning, steel eagle sculpture in an ultimate display of patriotic Panther pride.

Their creation, titled Forged Freedom, won the People’s Choice Award in the Florida College System category in the Florida Department of Education’s Statewide Welding & Fabrication Challenge. 

The statue was also displayed in West Palm Beach on July 4, 2026, during the city’s “4th on Flagler” America 250 celebration.

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College of Opportunity for All

As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, we are inspired by the values that shaped our nation: democracy, freedom and opportunity.

At Palm Beach State College, that promise comes to life every day through our mission of transforming students’ lives and strengthening our community. Through affordable education and innovative workforce training, PBSC provides pathways to meaningful careers.

America is the land of opportunity, and Palm Beach State College is a college of opportunity. To celebrate our nation, PBSC is hosting patriotic events throughout the 2026-27 academic year. 

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Students from the former Palm Beach Junior College formed the number 76 to celebrate the bicentennial in 1976 at the Lake Worth campus. Students from Palm Beach State College formed the number 26 to celebrate the 250th anniversary

Left: Students form the number 76 to celebrate the bicentennial in 1976 at the Lake Worth campus. Right: Students, faculty and staff recreate that patriotic spirit in 2026 by forming the number 26 to celebrate the semiquincentennial at the Lake Worth campus. 

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Palm Beach State College Foundation Awards America 250 Scholarships

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The Rotary Club of Boca Raton presents a $194,000 gift to the Palm Beach State College Foundation for student scholarships.

The Palm Beach State College Foundation continues to provide high school seniors with scholarships. A partnership with America 250, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the School District of Palm Beach County offers scholarships based on our nation’s semiquincentennial.

The America 250 scholarship application sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution invites students to share their perspectives on the American Revolution.

Students pursuing traditional and high-demand trade careers are also awarded scholarships through long-standing partnerships with organizations such as the Rotary Club of Boca Raton.

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Turning the Pages of America’s History

Palmer’s Reading List

What was life like in America 250 years ago? Which events, ideas, and individuals shaped the nation we know today?

To support learning and exploration during America's 250th anniversary, the Palm Beach State College Library has developed an America 250 LibGuide filled with carefully selected resources on U.S. history.

Designed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators, the guide provides easy access to books, articles, primary sources, videos, and more.

Explore America's History
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PBSC Students Powering America's 250th

 

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