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    Select a patriotic theme, set contest rules and prizes. Run a contest for children of your business, church/synagogue, civic organization or other…  Congratulate the winner at a meeting or other event.

Participate as an organization in local Independence Day events, such as a parade, community picnic/fireworks or other event. 

    Months prior to July 4, 2026, develop a book club, select several books, and meet regularly in person or online to discuss the book(s), lessons learned, and how opinions may differ. For a shorter (3 sessions) program with guided readings and discussion questions...

You, your city, business or other organization may design its own logo, specify the USA250-OC logo as USA250-OC [your name] (at no cost to you, but requires approval), or use the America 250 logo (requires its approval).

Order large quantities of pocket copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights from several online sources. These can be personalized to include the name and address of your organization.

    Invite guest speakers to join informal lunch sessions to inform, educate and inspire friends and employees about our nation’s founding men and women, principles and events. Lunches could include watching virtual tours of historic places and monuments or short,...

    Create a “Freedom Wall” in a common place where employees and volunteers can post responses to questions such as “What freedom means to me,” “What it means to be an American,” “How my family will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence?”...

Include quotes from our Founders or our founding documents in communications (as appropriate to your organization).

  Independence Hall at Knott’s Berry Farm, known as an exact replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, includes an audio/video of the proceedings of the Continental Congress. Mission San Juan Capistrano will celebrate its 250th anniversary in November 2026...