Museums, Historical Societies, Civic groups & Nonprofits

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Local organizations including historical societies, civic groups and nonprofits can coordinate with educators and schools to create events, exhibits and displays of America 250-themed work. Creations by students and the general public need to be on display in museums and other public spaces in the year leading up to the 250 Anniversary on July 4, 2026.

Create an America 250 Category for essays entitled  "What America Means to Me".

As many state, county and local fairs are in the fall, 2025 is the year to include a new category for America 250 essays and poems.  

Check out what America250.org is doing HERE on a national scale and encourage students to participate!

Students of all ages can have fun researching how the United States has changed over the past 250 years. Create an America 250 Category for diorama entries. Click Here for

Topic Ideas for "250 Years Of"

Create an America 250 Category for artwork entitled "What America Means to Me".

As many state, county and local fairs are in the fall, 2025 is the year to include a new category for America 250 artwork.  

Artwork can include photography, paintings, drawings and sculptures.