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America 250 Rose Parade Float
America 250 entered a spectacular float in the 2026 Rose Parade. In case you missed it, here are a couple of pictures, taken by our friend Pat Buttress and liaison between USA250-OC and...
America Gives…Volunteering For America
America Gives is a project of America 250, the official nonpartisan initiative established by Congress to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The goal of America Gives is to...
Dateline: December 23, 1783
After nearly eight years of service as Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, General George Washington resigned his commission at a ceremony at the Maryland State House in Annapolis where...
Bill of Rights Institute, My Impact Challenge
Sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute, My Impact Challenge is an opportunity for students to win up to $10,000, boost college applications and resumes, be recognized in the community, and...
Bill of Rights Quiz
Best-ever Books – The American Revolution
Amazon sells more than 12,000 books on the “Revolution and Founding.” Where do you begin and what are the most credible and reliable sources and authors? The editors of the Journal of the...
Thanksgiving Quiz
Just how much do you know about our Thanksgiving holiday? The most important thing to remember is why we even have such a holiday. For most of us, it is a time to reflect on our bountiful...
The Best-Ever Declaration Resource.
Nationally known as the “go-to” online resource for non-partisan, historical study of the Constitution, the National Constitution Center (NCC) has inaugurated the same kind of learning tools for...
November 2, 2026 “The American Revolution” Airs on PBS
“The American Revolution,” a six-part, 12-hour series will premiere on Sunday, November 6 and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, November 21st at 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. The full series will...
Patriotic Song Competition for OC Students
Orange County high school students are invited to demonstrate their songwriting talent by participating in a contest sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Music...
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