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Americans Coming Together

Leading up to the largest commemoration and celebration in American history, America250 is planning a multi-year, national effort to engage, educate, and unite Americans from sea to shining sea through the following tentpole programs.

Celebrate July 4 Week!

From fireworks and concerts to landmark gatherings across the country, America250 will lead a five-day national celebration July 1–5, 2026. Together, these moments will form the shared experiences that will unite 350 million Americans and define our American Semiquincentennial for generations to come. Mark your calendar!

America250 Tentpole Programs

America’s Startup

America’s Startup

A national undergraduate collegiate startup competition created to spotlight early-stage business ideas with the potential to drive America’s future economic, technological, and societal progress.

America Gives

America Gives

An effort focused on reinvigorating a year-round culture of service beyond 2026 — grounded in three key pillars: charitable giving, volunteering, and public service — which includes military service.

America’s Field Trip
Statue of Liberty

America’s Field Trip

A multi-year contest that invites students in grades 3-12 to submit artwork and essays answering the question, “What does America mean to you?” for the chance to earn unique experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites.

America Innovates

America Innovates

Founded in partnership with Leidos, a nationwide celebration and showcase of 250 years of American innovation and ingenuity designed to inspire the next generation of American innovators and entrepreneurs through tech expos and other programs.

Our American Story

Our American Story

A storytelling project to collect and preserve our nation’s unique stories. We're on a historic journey to collect the largest archive of American stories ever created.

America’s Time Capsule

America’s Time Capsule

A partnership with NIST, the Library of Congress, and the National Park Service to preserve a snapshot of America at 250 for America’s 500th anniversary in 2276.

America’s Soundtrack

America’s Soundtrack

A nationwide celebration of the music that tells our story, from timeless classics to contemporary hits. This initiative invites Americans to reflect on the songs that have shaped our shared history.

America’s Invitation
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America’s Invitation

Your story is America’s story and Americans from all walks of life are sharing theirs in response to America’s Invitation. Your reflections on our past, present, and future are helping us create the most inclusive commemoration in history.

America250 Playbook

Our Journey to 2026

The America250 Playbook: Our Journey to 2026 is a comprehensive guide detailing the officially approved national programming that will shape the United States’ Semiquincentennial. The Playbook outlines the bipartisan effort to engage all Americans in celebrating the country’s past, present and future. It reflects input from federal agencies, state and territory commissions, sponsors, partners, and community organizations across all 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia.

As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this Playbook provides a clear view into the moments, movements and collaborations that will define this once-in-a-generation commemoration.

 

Coming Soon

  • America Waves: An initiative designed to create moments for all Americans to come together with their communities, to wave their American flags, celebrate America’s 250th, and honor the contributions of those who brought us to where we are today.
  • America’s Performance: This powerful concert series will unite audiences through the rhythm, diversity, and soul of American music. From country to jazz, gospel to rock, each performance will inspire connection and pride — reminding us of the strength we find in shared experiences and the joy of live music.