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Experience America's 250th Anniversary Through a New Lens With 'Traveling With Denella: America 250'

Award-winning nationally syndicated television special celebrates America's 250th anniversary through immersive Travel, untold Stories and inclusive storytelling.

Travel insights from Traveling With Denella Published June 11, 2026

As America prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the year it officially became a nation, award-winning television personality, travel expert, and storyteller Denella Ri'chard invites audiences to experience history in a powerful new way.

Traveling With Denella: America 250 is now airing in 100 television markets nationwide through national syndication on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and CW-affiliated stations, reaching more than 60 million U.S. households. Major markets include New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, and Miami.

Also airing on the American Forces Network (AFN) Worldwide in the U.S. Military Bases, Ships at Sea, and Embassies in 168 countries.

What if the story of America's founding could be experienced—not just told?

Traveling With Denella: America 250 takes viewers beyond textbooks, battlefields, and monuments to discover where the American Revolution was established. From the historic streets of Boston and Philadelphia to the unexpected Revolutionary-era stories found in the bayous of Lafayette, Louisiana, viewers are immersed in the people, places, and moments that helped shape the nation.

Blending cinematic on-location production, technology-driven storytelling, expert narratives, diverse perspectives, and immersive travel experiences, the special transforms American history into an unforgettable, inclusive, patriotic, and emotionally engaging journey.

"This is not just a history lesson, it's an invitation to walk in the footsteps of the people who built America and discover stories that continue to inspire us today," said Denella Ri'chard. "America 250 is an opportunity to reflect on where we've been, celebrate how far we've come, and inspire future generations."

The production has already earned national recognition, receiving:

2026 GOLD Telly Award – History Category
2026 SILVER People's Telly Award

The television special arrives at a pivotal moment as communities, educators, tourism organizations, and viewers seek meaningful programming to commemorate America's Semiquincentennial celebration.

Destination Partners

Traveling With Denella: America 250 was made possible through the support and collaboration of destination partners who helped bring these remarkable stories to life:

Lafayette Travel
Meet Boston
Visit Philadelphia

Together, these organizations provided access to historical sites, local experts, and cultural experiences that enrich the storytelling and showcase the lasting impact of America's founding.

Lafayette Travel played a key role in bringing Louisiana's Revolutionary-era stories to life. As part of the America 250 celebration, Lafayette Travel, in partnership with the Galvez Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Acadian Memorial, will host a complimentary community screening of Traveling With Denella Ri'chard: America 250 on Wednesday, June 3, Moncus Theater inside the Acadiana Center for the Arts, providing the community an opportunity to celebrate Lafayette's important place in America's founding story.

Where to Watch

Viewers are encouraged to check their local television listings and program guides for airtimes in their market. The special will also be available for streaming on YouTube Channel: @TravelingWithDenella, following the national broadcast rollout beginning July 3, 2026.

About the Author

Denella is the host and executive producer of the award-winning, nationally syndicated (ABC, CBS, NBC, CW) and globally streaming television show, “Traveling With Denella Ri’chard”, which won two, 2023 Silver Telly Awards for “best cultural and diversity television series” and two Magellan GOLD Awards (2023), one for her partnership with Disney Cruise Line. Denella was recognized by International Hospitality Institute and Global Hospitality Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in USA Hospitality and Travel for 2023.

With her unique blend of Southern charm, humor and hospitality, Denella Ri’chard is a world traveler, TV personality, travel industry executive, travel lifestyle influencer, and entrepreneur. Her uncanny ability to connect with people at all levels inspires them to experience the beauty and abundant culture that travel offers. Yet beneath her powerful influence, she is both authentic and accessible. Her ability to engage her audience in life-changing experiences allows them to walk in the footprints of her journeys.

Denella is a sought after travel expert and thought leader, often speaking at conferences on the future of travel, women in travel, and diversity in travel. She previously held leadership positions with publicly traded multi-billion dollar travel companies: Hilton Worldwide, Carnival Corporation & Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.