Website: Kansas 250: America 250 Resources

Semiquincentennial — America's 250 anniversary — is a unique opportunity to explore America, and Kansas' part in the nation's history.

Visit landmarks and museums, go online to read the founding documents and amazing stories of Americans from all walks of life, discover your family's history and explore ways to give back.

Below are helpful starting points to understand the Semiquincentennial.

America 250
Executive Order 14189
Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
Indigenous America 250
Indigenous America 250 focus is working with Native experts to identify significant topics and themes related to the Revolutionary War.
Kansas 250 Commission
Kansas 250 Resources
Resources for teachers, museums and communities to plan America and Kansas 250 celebrations.
Smithsonian Magazine America 250 Feature
To mark the 250th anniversary of America’s founding on July 4, 1776, Smithsonian magazine is highlighting the people, places and events that shaped the United States’ fight for independence from Great Britain.
Task Force 250
Task Force 250 invites citizens to have a renewed love of American history, experience the beauty of our country, and ignite a spirit of adventure and innovation that will raise our nation to new heights over the next 250 years.
250th Anniversary Program Handbook
A resource from American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) to help state and local history organizations prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. It features more than 30 low-cost program ideas specifically geared towards smaller organizations to provide them with practical program suggestions.
United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act
Act on July 22, 2016 to establish the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.