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Semiquincentennial Commission and America250.org, Inc. Join us as we lead the nation in commemorating the 250th anniversary of America in 2026. America250 is a multi-year effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States This effort is led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission—created by Congress—and America250, which the Commission established to support
05/26/2026
Proud to welcome Latvia as an official partner of America's 250th. 🇺🇸🇱🇻
Today, America250 EVP Jen Condon and Latvia Ambassador to the United States Elita Kuzma signed a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening the deep historical and cultural ties between our two nations.
05/26/2026
The ingenuity that built this country for 250 years is the same ingenuity keeping it strong today.
America250 is proud to welcome Northrop Grumman as an official partner of the Semiquincentennial.
From the B-21 Raider stealth aircraft to the next generation of national security space technologies, Northrop Grumman's work reflects the kind of innovation America’s 250th is all about. 🇺🇸
Columbia, South Carolina.
What's your American story? 🇺🇸
Our American Story stops at 1213 Lady St. on May 26 from 11am-3pm in partnership with Knight Foundation.
Come add your voice to the permanent American record.
This Memorial Day we honor the fallen who gave everything in service to our nation. Their sacrifice is the foundation of our 250 year journey and the heartbeat of the American story. We remain eternally grateful for the legacy they left behind and the freedoms they secured.
We are now 40 days from the 4th of July. 🇺🇸
Charlotte, North Carolina: your country turns 250 this July 4th. Come tell us what that means to you. 🇺🇸
Our American Story will be at Walmart on Pineville Matthews Rd this Monday, May 25 from 11am-3pm.
Find us and share your story for the permanent American record.
Boise, Idaho, we're coming for your stories this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
Our American Story will be at Julia Davis Park on May 25 from 11am-3pm. Share yours and become part of the permanent American record.
The stories of people who serve this country belong in the permanent American record.
Next stop on the Our American Story tour: Fort Bragg, NC. 🇺🇸
Find us at Walmart in Spring Lake on May 24 from 11am-3pm and share your story for America's 250th.
05/22/2026
July 4 in Los Angeles is going to be one for the history books.
America250 Chair Rosie Rios joined Mayor Karen Bass at the LA Fleet Week Press Conference to preview what's coming.
Including a major celebration at the LA Memorial Coliseum and a national moment of giving back through Giving 4th.
More details coming soon. 🇺🇸
05/22/2026
Ahead of Memorial Day, America250 EVP Jen Condon joined With Honor and members of the For Country Caucus to wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
We were honored to stand alongside Congressman Mike Thompson, a Vietnam veteran, as well as Representatives Pat Harrigan, Maggie Goodlander, John McGuire, Jim Baird, and many other members of Congress for this morning of service.
As everyone is coming together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we are reminded of the courage that has shaped our nation. 🇺🇸
Visit withhonor.org to learn more about With Honor's mission to support veterans serving in Congress.
For our next stop, we’re heading across the Columbia River to the Portland Rose Festival🌹
On Saturday, May 23, Our American Story will be at Tom McCall Waterfront Park near 900 SW Naito Pkwy from 2pm to 6pm.
Stop by to share your story!
Washington's oldest public park was a gift by a pioneer woman to her city. More than 170 years later, it's where Vancouver gets to share its story. 🇺🇸
Our American Story is coming to Esther Short Park in Vancouver, WA this Friday, May 22 from 11am to 3pm. Stop by and share your story for America's 250th.