America at 250
Sun 18 Oct · 10:00
The Times and Sunday Times Forum
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A panel discussion titled 'America at 250' will be held on 18 October 2026 at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham. Journalist Stephanie Baker, historian Sarah Churchwell, and others will examine the past, present, and future of the United States. Tickets are priced at £20 or £17, and a book signing will follow the event.
As it grapples with deep political division, shifting global influence and questions about its role on the world stage, journalist Stephanie Baker , historian Sarah Churchwell and former British ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch join broadcaster and former North America Editor Justin Webb to examine the past, present and future of the United States. Two and a half centuries after the Declaration of Independence, they reflect on America's enduring myths, its changing identity and the challenges and opportunities that will shape its next chapter. There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
America at 250 takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:00.
America at 250 is held at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham (The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for America at 250 range from £17 to £20. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
The forecast for America at 250 is Mainly clear · 9°C.
Tickets for America at 250 can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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A panel discussion titled 'America at 250' will be held on 18 October 2026 at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham. Journalist Stephanie Baker, historian Sarah Churchwell, and others will examine the past, present, and future of the United States. Tickets are priced at £20 or £17, and a book signing will follow the event.
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As it grapples with deep political division, shifting global influence and questions about its role on the world stage, journalist Stephanie Baker , historian Sarah Churchwell and former British ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch join broadcaster and former North America Editor Justin Webb to examine the past, present and future of the United States. Two and a half centuries after the Declaration of Independence, they reflect on America's enduring myths, its changing identity and the challenges and opportunities that will shape its next chapter. There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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WhereThe Times and Sunday Times Forum
The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Lansdown, Cheltenham
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is America at 250?
America at 250 takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is America at 250 taking place?
America at 250 is held at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham (The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for America at 250?
Tickets for America at 250 range from £17 to £20. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
What will the weather be like at America at 250?
The forecast for America at 250 is Mainly clear · 9°C.
How do I get tickets for America at 250?
Tickets for America at 250 can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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