Resources

Explore local and national resources to help plan America 250 events in your community.

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)

America’s Semiquincentennial presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to share the whole history of our nation and to make progress in becoming a more perfect union. To support nationwide efforts, AASLH has created the 250th Anniversary Program Handbook and the Making History at 250 Field Guide to help organizations enhance public engagement with history.

Visit the AASLH website for additional planning resources, FAQs, and the national initiative tracker.

America250 National Website

America250.org is the official website of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by congress in 2016 to plan and orchestrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. The nonpartisan Commission, chaired by former Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios, is working with America250.org, Inc., to engage Americans across the country in designing the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in our nation’s history.