America has an extraordinary legacy of service – an important reminder as we count up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. This tradition ranges from those who have served in our military to the millions of individuals giving their time, talent, or treasure in service to others. […]

Join America250-Alaska in Two Lights for Tomorrow, a nationwide commemoration of the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride during the American Revolution. On July 3, 2026, two lights will shine forth from statehouses across the United States to celebrate the historic annoucement. We encourage all Alaskans to participate by shining two lights from their windows […]

America250 Utah is leading a national effort to organize potlucks (potlatches in Alaska!) in every neighborhood in America. Food and music are ways that we can connect across our community tables and bring people together to commemorate, celebrate, and look to the future. America's Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join one another to […]

This is a nationwide program initiated and sponsored by the Hawai‘i America250 Commission. Just as the Declaration of Independence was read to the people on July 8, 1776, now, 250-years later, Americans in all 50 States and 16 Territories of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’. Even though the United States […]