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America250 officially launched Our American Story, a groundbreaking oral and visual storytelling project aimed at collecting and preserving our nation’s stories and creating the largest-ever collection of oral and visual histories in U.S. history. Through the program, Americans across the country will be invited to share their personal stories in celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

America250, the official national organization charged by Congress with commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, today proudly announced the 2025 “America’s Field Trip” awardees. America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest inviting students in grades 3–12 to reflect on the question: “What does America mean to you?”​ The 150 America’s Field Trip awardees hail from 41 states and 4 U.S. territories and were selected by a panel of current and former educators.

The Bitcoin Conference, the world’s largest Bitcoin and fintech event, and America250 announced “Code & Country,” a first-of-its kind program exploring the intersection of public policy and technology. Taking place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Venetian Conference Center during Bitcoin 2025, Code & Country will bring together U.S. cabinet officials and policymakers, leading tech companies, and Bitcoin industry titans for a summit on accelerating innovation through public policy.

America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Semiquincentennial, today announced the addition of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) to its cohort of America250 National Resource Partners. Charged with engaging mayors to participate in Semiquincentennial efforts, USCM has launched the America250 Task Force to recruit America250 Cities and expand 250th anniversary planning at the local level.

Today, America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Semiquincentennial, in collaboration with BNY, kicked off the second installment of “America’s Field Trip” — a nationwide scholastic contest where students have the opportunity to earn a special behind-the-scenes experience at an iconic American historical and cultural site. Starting today through Wednesday, April 16, 2025, America’s Field Trip invites students in grades 3-12 to submit artwork or writing that reflects on what America means to them.

Today, America250 announced that President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, President Barack Obama, and Mrs. Michelle Obama will serve as Honorary National Co-Chairs of the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Today, America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, announced the inaugural cohort of “America’s Field Trip” awardees. America’s Field Trip is a new, nationwide scholastic contest encouraging students to reflect on what America means to them, with first-place awardees taking part in special experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites, and second-place awardees receiving $500 cash awards. The contest will continue in 2025 and 2026, with next year’s contest launching this September.

Today, America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, unveiled a new founding sponsorship from Walmart. America250 and Walmart will launch two national initiatives leading up to the national commemoration of America's 250th anniversary July 4, 2026. First, a national service effort, focused on volunteering, public service — including military service — and charitable giving, rolling out in the fall of 2024 through 2026 and beyond. Second, America250 will kick off an historic national oral history project to capture America at this important milestone for future generations to learn and build upon, set to begin in the summer of 2025.

Today, America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in collaboration with BNY Mellon, the 240-year-old global financial services company that played a pivotal role in the development, growth, and rise of the United States, is launching “America’s Field Trip,” — a nationwide scholastic contest with awardees receiving behind-the-scenes experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites. America’s Field Trip invites elementary, middle, and high school students to submit artwork, videos, and essays reflecting on what America means to them.