CONSIDER VARIOUS “JUST FOR FUN” ACTIVITIES

There are numerous activities that are patriotic and “just for fun,” for staff, families and others, such as:Set aside a day of the week (or specific days) for members to dress up in red, white and blue. Consider even having a “best patriotic dress” contest. Provide...

MOMENTS THAT MADE US

Jason Hanson – Colorado. Katie Roach contact regarding partnering/licensing; contact Muzeo and Bowers) Has a user guide.  CA museums doing this. Drive.google.com/file/d/12.  Information ready week of January 19, 2026. Customizable for state local...

AMERICA’S FIELD TRIP

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...

OUR AMERICAN STORY

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...

INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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...