Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary
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On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
America250 is striving for "350 by 250" — our goal to engage all 350 million Americans by our nation's 250th anniversary. Join us in celebrating America's Semiquincentennial by sharing your story through Our American Story or America's Invitation, inviting students to describe what America means to them as part of America's Field Trip, or helping make 2026 a record setting year for volunteer service through America Gives.
Across the country, Americans are planning unique and exciting ways to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. America250 has compiled upcoming milestones and opportunities to get engaged and ensure that all Americans can find ways to commemorate this historic moment in our nation's history.
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The official crypto currency of America's 250th anniversary. America250 Coin celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026. A patriotic community coin built for the biggest birthday party in U.S. history.
The top 250 $America250 holders at the July 4, 2026 snapshot will each receive an official limited-edition America 250 commemorative coin — minted in honor of the Semiquincentennial and shipped directly to your door. Only 250 will ever exist.
Earn $America250 for attending official events, volunteering with America Gives, and sharing your American story. Every act of service is rewarded on-chain.
Send $America250 directly to the America250 Foundation treasury. 100% of token donations fund block parties, education programs, and community grants.
Use $America250 at checkout for official America250 gear, commemorative coins, and limited-edition collectibles — settled instantly on Solana.
Token holders vote on which local 250th celebrations receive grant funding, which artists are commissioned, and which causes the foundation supports next.
Holders of $America250 on July 4, 2026 receive an airdropped digital commemorative coin NFT — a permanent, on-chain piece of the Semiquincentennial.
Fast, low-fee, energy-efficient. $America250 is an SPL token on Solana so every transaction stays under a penny and settles in under a second.
Mark this historic milestone with official America250 gear that reflects the strength, heritage, and spirit of our great nation. Every purchase supports programs that celebrate American values, recognize our heroes, and preserve our legacy for future generations.
With a shared focus on engaging communities and enriching the lives of those within them, several organizations are coming together to support programming from sea-to-shining-sea in honor of this historic celebration.
Comprising the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress in 2016, and america250coins.net, Inc., the nonprofit supporting organization to the Commission, America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country.
This multi-year effort, from now through July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and Former First Ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama serve as Honorary National Co-Chairs. The effort is supported by a bipartisan Congressional Caucus of more than 350 members — the largest in recent history.
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