National Initiative Tracker
The listings below offer a broad view of many of the national initiatives currently being planned by private nonprofits, federal agencies, and other organizations in the museum, history, civics, and education space. We hope this tool will help practitioners better understand the national context for the Semiquincentennial commemoration as they advance their own plans. You can filter the initiatives using the tags on the right and click any initiative title to get more information! Click here to return to the main AASLH 250 page.
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America & Spain 250
Organization: Queen Sofía Spanish Institute
Provide a materials & events about the unknown Spanish Contribution to the American Revolution
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America’s Field Trip
Organization: America 250
This nationwide scholastic competition will ask elementary, middle, and high school students to submit art, poems, essays or
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By the People: Conversations Beyond 250
Organization: Federation of State Humanities Councils
Series of community-driven programs to explore 250 years of the nation’s cultural life and imagine its shared future.
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Celebrate America!
Organization: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
This grant program funds public-facing humanities activities, events, programs, and resources.
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Celebrating 250 Years of Service and Beyond
Organization: National Museum and Center for Service
A grassroots coalition working to create inspiring, inclusive, and enduring exhibitions of service.
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Civic Season
Organization: Made By Us
Juneteenth to July 4th, 2026: Hundreds of ways to level up your civic superpowers.
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Collecting 250
Organization: The Decorative Arts Trust
Collecting250 commemorates the Semiquincentennial with 250 historic objects from across the country.
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Declaration 250
Organization: National Archives and Records Administration
A multi-year celebration of the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence.
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Declaration Book Club
Organization: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
A 250 book club featuring short readings, lively videos, and probing questions to spark discussions.
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Empathy & Connection: A Vision for America at 250
Organization: President Lincoln’s Cottage
Explore our common humanity and the multitude of experiences bound up in this democratic experiment.
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How We Became America: The Untold Story
Organization: American Battlefield Trust
How We Became America: The Untold History is a video history series for students and teachers
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It’s Your Story
Organization: Library of Congress
Starting in March 2025, the Library hosts new exhibits and programs on American history and culture.
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Lion Dancing Across America
Organization: Chinese Historical Society of America
Lion Dance Across America celebrates America’s 250th at July 4th parades nationwide
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National Constitution Center: America at 250
Organization: National Constitution Center
The NCC is developing projects and a series of partnerships to disseminate resources for the 250th.
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NPS Semiquincentennial Grant Program
Organization: National Park Service
The Semiquincentennial grant program funds the physical preservation of historic properties.
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Our Nation’s Story
Organization: American Academy of Arts and Sciences
An initiative to develop new narratives about America to coincide with the 250th commemoration.
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PBS | THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Free Event Resources for the 250th and Beyond
Organization: PBS
PBS | The American Revolution offers free toolkits to support planning for the 250th and beyond.
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Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition
Organization: National Endowment for the Humanities
Grant program for preservation and access of primary sources related to U.S. independence and government.
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Sharing Stories and Listening to One Another: The Declaration of Independence at 250
Organization: Federation of State Humanities Councils
Sharing Stories & Listening to One Another helps us mark and make sense of the 250th together.
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Teaching the 250th with Historic Places
Organization: National Park Service
This guide contains lessons to help students evaluate the values of the Declaration of Independence.
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Teaching THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Organization: PBS Learning Media
Free, curriculum-aligned resources for grades 3-12, designed to deepen students’ understanding of the American Revolution and
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Tribute to America’s Systems
Organization: The Milestone Collective
Content highlighting that democracy is more than elections and speeches. It’s the scaffolding of civic life.
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U.S. History at 250 Series
Organization: Organization of American Historians (OAH)
A magazine series and supporting programming from top U.S. history scholars.
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Us@250
Organization: New America
Us@250 provides resources and community for those telling a more comprehensive American story.
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Visions of America
Organization: Institute of Museum and Library Services
A video series exploring the places, people, and stories that shape the America we live in today.
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Volunteers Needed: Revolutionary War Pension Project
Organization: National Park Service
Uncover new stories from the Revolution by transcribing pension records of America’s first veterans.
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We Hold These Truths: America at 250
Organization: American Enterprise Institute
An essay series that studies issues central to the founding era through eight distinct themes.
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Worlds Turned Upside Down
Organization: R2 Studios
Worlds Turned Upside Down is a podcast about the American Revolution.
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Youth250
Organization: Made By Us
Youth250 captures young people’s imaginations, ideas, and input as the US turns 250 years old.
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