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This is a nation-wide contest that invites students across the country in grades 3 – 12 to be part of America’s 250th by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them – with the chance to earn an unforgettable field trip experience at some of the nation’s...

This is a year-long cross-country journey, collecting thousands of recorded interviews. Each tour stop will feature local activation events, media opportunities and community engagement activities. Facilitated by trained interviewers, sessions will follow curated...

https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/july4Declaration250.govCraftsCalligraphy SheetPatriotic DrumPatriotic WindsockCooking ActivitiesIce Cream SundaeThomas Jefferson’s Macaroni and CheeseAbigail Adams's Apple Pan DowdyActivitiesColoring/Activity BookFaulkner Mural of...

Sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute Students between 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2026 Project must have taken place between May 18, 2025 and May 3, 2026. Opportunity for students to win up to $10,000. To submit a project,...

Jim Wildman - National Flag FoundationThe National Sheriffs’ Association is a proud partner to The National Flag Foundation and America250. UPS is the official delivery partner for the Flag Sojourn 250. All local 250 groups can participate.As America marches toward...

Staci McCabe. Smccabe.ctr@America250.orgJust Serve-America 250 – food trucks (in CA?)Join people and organizations across the country in giving back – from service projects to donations. Include schools.To log individual hours go to...

    Background: In 2016, Congress established the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission (PL 114-196) and charged it with the task of organizing and coordinating the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, culminating in 2026. Sixteen private citizens were chosen...

Sabrina Joyce             June 25 – July 10, 2026, National Mall

Department of Transportation. Get out and see America! 250 stops. Opportunity with General Motors.  Go to Dept of Trans website – see Freedom 250 page. See “Civics on the Go” at the website. Has branding bar. Check with Auto Club. Victoria Hughes...